Legacy Village of Taylorsville
Physical Therapy Assistant- PRN | Help Patients Move Forward
At Western States Lodging & Management, rehabilitation is about more than improving mobility—it’s about helping people regain confidence, independence, and quality of life. We’re looking for a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN who is ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients we serve.
Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, you’ll provide hands-on therapy, encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, and help each person work toward their individualized goals with dignity and respect.
Schedule: Weekend coverage required, minimum required obligation is 2 days/month.
What’s in it for you- Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Pay - $35 hourly.
The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties
What You’ll Do
Implement individualized Plans of Care (POC) established by the Physical Therapist.
Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, and functional independence.
Perform transfer training, bed mobility, bathroom mobility, gait training, and balance activities.
Guide patients through active, passive, resistive, and mechanical strength and range-of-motion exercises.
Administer approved modalities such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, and other treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist and permitted within scope of practice.
Observe patient performance and promptly communicate progress, concerns, changes in condition, and discharge needs to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Complete accurate and timely daily treatment notes, progress documentation, discharge-related documentation, and billing.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, therapy assistants, nurses, CNAs, discharge planners, patients, and families.
Participate in team conferences, care planning, and discharge planning.
Maintain knowledge of Medicare, private insurance, and other applicable guidelines related to therapy treatment and scheduling.
Follow all safety, infection control, universal precaution, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
Assist the Physical Therapist with administrative responsibilities, department needs, and special projects as assigned.
What Makes You Successful
Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Current CPR certification.
No previous PTA experience required; new graduates who meet licensing and credential requirements are encouraged to apply.
Previous rehabilitation, skilled nursing, senior living, or related experience is a plus.
Compassion and patience when working with older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow an established Plan of Care and recognize when changes or concerns should be communicated to the Physical Therapist.
Understanding of patient confidentiality, infection control, safety, and professional standards.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Reliable documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent walking and standing and the ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach throughout the workday. The PTA must be able to use appropriate body mechanics to frequently lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and assist with pushing, pulling,…