PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Everything we do at The Wesley Community is guided by our Core Values which form the acronym CARES. These Core Values are COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, and SPIRIT. It's more than a job : it's caring that starts in the heart.

What will I do as a Physical Therapy Assistant for The Wesley Community?

Our Physical Therapist Assistants work closely with in-patient long term care residents and short term rehab patients to restore activities of daily living. A few of the most common duties and responsibilities required of Physical Therapist Assistants include :

• Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
• Read instructions from Physical Therapist
• Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
• Speak with families to find best at-home techniques
• Keep physical therapy clean and organized
• Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to physical therapy area
• Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
• Teach patients techniques like balance training

Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements :

The Wesley Community strives to have its employees be a part of a culture of excellence and to enjoy their work. Our team is also committed to making sure our employees are rewarded for superior effort and performance and get a chance to have fun as part of their employment experience at The Wesley Community.

We offer competitive and team-focused Employee Benefits to include :

About the Wesley Community :

For over 50 years, The Wesley Community has provided services and programs with a commitment to compassion, caring and excellence. Our distinctive continuum of care offers a unique balance of community living and care giving that ensures quality of life at every stage of life.

We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization that puts people first. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and a personal approach to care and services. We encourage and support our residents in their efforts to achieve their goals, and we treat them respectfully.