Encompass Health, a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our patient-centered team. In this role, you’ll deliver hands-on therapy under the direction of a licensed PT, supporting patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other major illnesses. You’ll assist with therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, functional mobility, and patient education, while carefully documenting progress. Working in a collaborative, clinically advanced environment, you’ll partner with nurses, therapists, and physicians to drive functional outcomes, uphold safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement. Encompass Health offers opportunities for specialty training, professional growth, and internal career mobility in a culture defined by integrity, respect, and compassion.
Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on physical therapy under supervision
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to drive functional outcomes
Document patient progress and outcomes
Qualifications
Current PTA license
DME/rehab experience preferred
CPR/First Aid Certification
Required Skills
Physical therapy assistancepatient educationgait and balance trainingfunctional mobility
Keywords
physical therapyinpatient rehabilitationPTA assistantoccupational therapy not requiredteam-based care