What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant position at Magnolia Physical Therapy?
Build Your Physical Therapy Career With Strong Mentorship, Clinical Collaboration, and Room to Grow
At Magnolia Physical Therapy, you will do more than guide patients through exercises.
You will play an active role in the Physical Therapy process by helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance, movement quality, function, and confidence as they work toward meaningful goals.
You will work closely with experienced Physical Therapists, carry out individualized plans of care, communicate patient progress, and use your clinical skills to help each patient move forward safely and effectively.
You will also have access to structured onboarding, hands-on mentorship, fully covered continuing education, modern documentation support, and long-term career growth opportunities.
Whether you are a new graduate Physical Therapist Assistant building your clinical foundation or an experienced PTA looking for greater involvement and professional growth, Magnolia gives you a supportive outpatient environment where your contribution matters.
Compensation and Benefits
You will receive:
- $50,000 to $60,000 base salary, based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- HSA options available.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid holidays.
- Fully covered CEU reimbursement.
- License fees paid.
- Malpractice insurance paid.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Structured onboarding and mentorship.
- Modern, AI-supported EMR systems.
- Long-term career growth opportunities.
Why Physical Therapist Assistants Choose Magnolia
- Outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy environment.
- Close collaboration with experienced Physical Therapists.
- Structured mentorship for new graduate PTAs.
- Opportunities to use your clinical skills within established plans of care.
- Fully covered continuing education.
- Paid license fees and malpractice insurance.
- Modern documentation systems designed to reduce administrative burden.
- A team that values communication, patient progress, and professional development.
- Growth opportunities for both newer and experienced PTAs.
Play an Active Role in Physical Therapy
As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Magnolia, you will help patients make meaningful progress throughout their rehabilitation.
Your role will include:
- Delivering skilled Physical Therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
- Carrying out therapeutic exercise, functional activities, manual techniques, and other appropriate interventions.
- Progressing exercises and activities based on patient goals, presentation, and treatment response.
- Helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance, movement quality, function, and confidence.
- Observing patient response and identifying meaningful changes in symptoms or function.
- Communicating directly with the supervising Physical Therapist about patient progress.
- Reinforcing proper movement, exercise technique, and home program instructions.
- Educating and encouraging patients throughout their recovery.
- Supporting measurable progress toward functional goals.
You will be an important part of helping each patient understand their treatment, stay engaged, and continue moving forward.
Work Closely With Physical Therapists
Strong Physical Therapy depends on strong communication.
You will collaborate directly with Physical Therapists to:
- Discuss patient response to treatment.
- Share changes in symptoms or function.
- Review treatment progression.
- Ask clinical questions.
- Maintain continuity throughout the plan of care.
- Support safe and effective patient progression.
- Help identify when a patient may need additional Physical Therapist assessment.
Your observations and communication will help the clinical team make better-informed decisions about each patient’s care.
Build Stronger Clinical Skills
Your professional development should continue throughout your career.
At Magnolia, you will have opportunities to strengthen your skills in:
- Therapeutic exercise.
- Progressive strengthening.
- Movement quality and movement correction.
- Balance and functional training.
- Manual techniques.
- Patient education.
- Exercise progression.
- Clinical communication.
- Patient engagement and accountability.
- Documentation and efficient EMR use.
You will have experienced clinicians around you who can help answer questions, discuss cases, and provide support as your confidence grows.
Support for New Graduate Physical Therapist Assistants
Your first PTA position should give you the foundation to become a confident clinician.
New graduate PTAs at Magnolia will have access to:
- Structured onboarding beginning on your first day.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced Physical Therapists.
- Support with treatment progression and clinical decision-making.
- Guidance with documentation and efficient EMR use.
- Coaching in patient communication and education.
- Opportunities to discuss cases and ask clinical questions.
- Fully covered CEU reimbursement.
- Continued professional development support.
The goal is to help you become a confident, capable, and independent Physical Therapist Assistant while giving you access to experienced clinicians when you need another perspective.
Experienced PTAs Can Keep Growing
If you already have outpatient experience, your development does not have to stop.
Experienced PTAs can continue growing through:
- Greater ownership of treatment progression within established plans of care.
- Opportunities to apply your clinical experience and judgment.
- A meaningful voice in patient progression and care delivery.
- Close collaboration with Physical Therapists who value your observations.
- Continuing education support.
- Continued clinical and professional development.
- Long-term growth opportunities within Magnolia Physical Therapy.
Your experience will be respected, and your role can continue evolving as your skills and responsibilities grow.
Spend More Time Focused on Patient Care
Documentation is part of Physical Therapy practice, but efficient systems can make a difference.
Magnolia uses modern, AI-supported EMR tools designed to make documentation more efficient and reduce unnecessary administrative burden.
That means you can keep more of your attention focused on:
- Treating patients.
- Educating patients.
- Supporting exercise progression.
- Communicating with Physical Therapists.
- Building strong patient relationships.
- Helping patients reach meaningful goals.
Build Meaningful Patient Relationships
Physical Therapy progress depends on more than exercises.
Patients need someone who can help them understand what they are doing, why it matters, and how each step connects to their goals.
You will help patients:
- Improve strength and mobility.
- Restore balance and function.
- Recover from orthopedic injuries and conditions.
- Move with greater confidence.
- Stay engaged with their rehabilitation.
- Return to work, exercise, recreation, sports, and daily activities.
- Build the physical capacity needed for long-term success.
Your ability to educate, encourage, and connect with patients will be an important part of their recovery.
What You Will Do
- Deliver skilled Physical Therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
- Carry out therapeutic exercise, functional activities, manual techniques, and appropriate interventions.
- Progress exercises and activities based on patient goals and response to treatment.
- Help patients improve strength, mobility, balance, movement quality, and function.
- Observe and document patient performance, tolerance, challenges, and progress.
- Communicate closely with Physical Therapists about treatment response and functional changes.
- Reinforce exercise technique, movement patterns, and home program instructions.
- Educate and encourage patients throughout rehabilitation.
- Build strong patient relationships that support trust and accountability.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Use modern documentation tools to support efficient workflows.
- Participate in mentorship, continuing education, and clinical development.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative Physical Therapy environment.
- Help patients make measurable progress toward meaningful functional goals.
What We Are Looking For
- Licensed or license-eligible Physical Therapist Assistant.
- New graduate and experienced Physical Therapist Assistants are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Desire to continue developing clinical skills.
- Ability to work within established plans of care while communicating patient response clearly.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered Physical Therapy.
- Positive, professional, and collaborative approach.
- Strong attention to patient progress and treatment quality.
- Interest in building a long-term career with a growing Physical Therapy team.
The Values That Guide Our Team
At Magnolia Physical Therapy, our values shape how we care for patients and work together.
- We’re open because we care.
- Do it with a smile.
- We’ll fix it.
- Give everyone a chance to surprise you.
- Gratitude is our attitude.
- Celebrate like a second line.
Build the Next Stage of Your PTA Career at Magnolia
The clinic you choose can shape the kind of Physical Therapist Assistant you become.
At Magnolia Physical Therapy, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Physical Therapists, strengthen your clinical skills, receive ongoing mentorship, and help patients make meaningful progress every day.
You will also receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, fully covered continuing education, paid professional expenses, modern documentation support, and opportunities to continue growing with the practice.
Whether you are beginning your career or looking for a stronger long-term fit, Magnolia offers a Physical Therapy environment where your contribution is valued.
Apply today to join Magnolia Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapist Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000