Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute

Location

Ainsworth, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services across inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility settings
• Treat a wide variety of conditions including post-surgical recovery, back and neck pain, balance and gait disorders, sports injuries, geriatric care, vestibular conditions, and wound care
• Deliver care using specialized techniques such as kinesio-taping, ASTYM, Functional Dry Needling, and LSVT BIG for Parkinson's rehabilitation
• Conduct lower extremity biomechanical evaluations and assist with custom orthotic fitting
• Implement individualized patient plans of care as directed by the supervising physical therapist
• Manage one-hour outpatient time blocks and 45-minute inpatient sessions to meet productivity expectations

Required Qualifications

• Active PTA license in the state of Nebraska or a compact state license
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work across inpatient, outpatient, and SNF settings

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with vestibular rehabilitation, wound care, or sports injury treatment
• Familiarity with Functional Dry Needling or LSVT BIG techniques
• Experience working with geriatric and high school athletic patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a rural healthcare setting that treats a broad and diverse patient population, offering strong clinical variety and professional growth
• New graduates are welcome to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or expand your PTA career