Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Join Our Team at Athene Nursing & Rehabilitation

Athene Nursing & Rehabilitation is a vibrant 282-bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility, and we are excited to invite a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to become part of our team With a recently remodeled facility, including new floors, we are proud to offer a comfortable and modern environment for both residents and staff.

Our team is led by a senior administrator with a servant leadership approach, ensuring a supportive and engaging work culture. Alongside an exceptional therapy team, we provide a wealth of resources to ensure success in delivering the highest quality care to our residents. Our therapy team is known for being fun, high-energy, and fully committed to helping patients reach their full potential.

We serve a diverse range of residents, including those with orthopedic, cognitive, dietary, and neurological conditions, and work with both short-term rehab patients and long-term care residents. We offer flexible PRN, FT and PT hours, and our growing healthcare company is committed to becoming the premier inpatient rehab provider in the communities we serve.

Why Athene Nursing & Rehabilitation?

• Strong Therapy Resource Team: Work alongside a supportive, high-energy, and skilled therapy team.
• Leadership with Heart: Our senior administrator leads with a focus on servant leadership and fosters a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Facility Renovations: Enjoy a modern, recently remodeled environment with new floors, creating a bright and welcoming space for you and our residents.
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and paid time off ensure that you can maintain balance in your personal and professional life.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k
• Daily Pay - TAPCHECK
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events to show our gratitude for your hard work
• Strong support team dedicated to your success, with comprehensive training, resources, and ongoing mentorship to help you grow and thrive in your career.

What We're Looking For:

• Valid state PTA license
• Completion of an accredited therapy program
• Previous skilled nursing experience is a plus, but we welcome therapists at all levels of experience to apply

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 lbs. 

Location:
Athene Nursing & Rehabilitation is located in Town & Country, MO, a charming suburb of St. Louis that offers small-town appeal while being close to shopping, entertainment, and all that the city has to offer.

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents while growing your career? Apply now and join our dynamic team

Athene Nursing & Rehabilitation is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.