**Title**: Physical Therapist Assistant – Physical Therapy **Assignment Details**: - Contract Length: 13 weeks - Guaranteed Hours: Not specified **Requirements**: - Current PTA license in the state of practice - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program - Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred **Roles & Responsibilities**: - Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist to enhance residents' mobility and functional abilities. - Deliver direct therapy services, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, and balance activities, ensuring safety and effectiveness. - Observe and report residents' responses to interventions, including progress and changes in condition. - Educate residents and caregivers on exercises and techniques to promote safety and assist in carryover beyond therapy sessions. - Maintain compliance with documentation practices in the electronic medical record system. - Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated resident care.