Physical Therapist Assistant

Sigma Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you’ll support licensed physical therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitation care, assisting with treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and patient education. You’ll document patient progress and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Sigma Rehab offers a supportive, people-centered culture with strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning, providing meaningful impact and growth opportunities in a nurturing environment. Assist licensed physical therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions. Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and balance activities, and functional training to improve mobility and strength. Instruct patients in the safe use of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment, ensuring proper technique and safety. Observe and monitor patients’ responses to treatment, documenting progress and reporting any changes in condition to the supervising physical therapist. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records, including treatments provided and patient outcomes. Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, body mechanics, and strategies to support ongoing recovery and functional independence. Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe environment in accordance with infection control standards. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and physicians, to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans. Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education activities to support professional growth and uphold evidence-based practice. Contribute to a supportive, patient-centered culture by demonstrating empathy, teamwork, and strong communication in all interactions. Therapeutic exercise instruction Gait and balance training Safe patient handling and transfer techniques Basic manual therapy within PTA scope Use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment Pain management modalities (per state regulation and supervision) Clinical documentation and charting in EHR systems Patient and family education on home exercise programs Vital signs monitoring and patient observation Time management and caseload prioritization Interdisciplinary team collaboration Knowledge of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions Infection control and safety procedures Professional communication and bedside manner Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred