What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at HealthPRO Heritage?
HealthPro Heritage has a great opportunity for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
Need: PRN
Location: Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brentwood, NH
Setting: Long-term care
Rate Range: Starting at $32-$38/hour (depending on experience)
Perks
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Need: PRN
Location: Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brentwood, NH
Setting: Long-term care
Rate Range: Starting at $32-$38/hour (depending on experience)
Perks
- Work-Life Balance — PRN role allows more flexibility for family, school, continuing education, or other personal priorities without sacrificing meaningful work.
- Focused Patient Care — A smaller schedule can mean more energy and presence for each resident, leading to higher-quality therapeutic interactions.
- Diverse Caseload — Opportunity to work with a wide range of patients (post-surgical, geriatric, rehab needs), keeping daily work interesting and professionally rewarding.
- Supportive Team Environment — Working in a skilled nursing/rehab setting often means collaborating closely with nurses, PTs, aides, and other care staff.
- Skill Expansion — Rehab centers often require therapists to think creatively and adapt plans for complex, chronic, or evolving conditions — great for building experience.
- Positive Impact on Older Adults — Helping long-term care residents maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life can be deeply fulfilling.
- Community Connection — Smaller community facility fosters relationships with patients and families over time.
- Reduced Burnout Risk — Part-time hours can help manage physical and emotional demands common in therapy professions.
- Flexible Scheduling — Potential ability to choose shifts that align with personal rhythms (mornings/afternoons/shorter days), depending on facility needs.
- Professional Networking — Build connections within the NH health care community to support future opportunities.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Salary : $32 - $38