Physical Therapy Assistant

The Preserve Rehab and Living Center, a Volunteers of America senior care community in Bangor, ME, seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to support residents in short-term rehab and long-term care. Working closely with a Physical Therapist and an interdisciplinary team, you will provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. This role offers experience in person-centered care, strong teamwork, and career growth within a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare network.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic exercises and treatments under direction of a Physical Therapist to support resident mobility and function
• Assist with resident evaluations by gathering data, observing movement, and documenting responses to treatment
• Instruct residents in safe use of assistive devices, mobility techniques, and home exercise programs
• Document treatments, resident progress, and responses in the electronic medical record accurately and timely
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans and support person-centered goals
• Educate residents and families on therapy goals, safety, and strategies to maintain independence
• Ensure therapy equipment is clean, safe, and used according to facility and regulatory standards
• Comply with state and federal regulations, facility policies, and ethical standards of practice
• Support discharge planning by providing input on functional status and equipment needs
• Contribute to a positive, compassionate environment aligned with the organization's mission

Required Skills

• Therapeutic exercise implementation
• Gait and balance training
• Functional mobility training
• Use of assistive devices
• Patient transfer and safety techniques
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Treatment planning support
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Knowledge of state and federal rehab regulations