Flex Physical Therapy Assistant

Pay range is $27.90 to $39.20 / hour BOE 

Position Summary

On a flexible as-needed basis provides clinical services to all residents residing at Communities of Christian Living Communities (CLC). These services will include skilled nursing assisted living and/or rehabilitation services.  

Rehabilitation Flex Team Members are exempt from a multiple-shift requirement and are encouraged to cover needs at multiple sites as they are able.

Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. This role is as much about building genuine relationships with residents and colleagues as it is about clinical skill we believe every person team member and resident alike brings unique strengths and perspectives that make our community stronger.

Essential Duties

• Provides services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist working as a trusted partner within the care team.
• Contributes to the physical therapists effectiveness by identifying resident care issues and communicating them clearly.
• Administers treatment programs for residents with attentiveness to their comfort and individual needs.
• Documents resident care services according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing encouraging and assisting residents in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises ambulatory functional activities and daily living activities.
• Builds rapport and trust with residents taking time to understand what motivates and encourages each individual through their recovery.
• Helps residents in using supportive devices such as crutches canes and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels residents by describing therapeutic regimens sharing normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Collaborates closely with fellow team members contributing to a supportive inclusive workplace culture where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Experience: 23 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license; CPR certification.
• Physical stamina to lift transfer and assist residents through physical activities.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted including assisting residents when needed.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with residents in person and over the phone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties including visual examination of residents and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Position requires medium-heavy physical work. Heavy lifting pushing or pulling objects up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up more than 45 pounds of force repeatedly to move objects.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents family members and visitors frequently.

Additional Information :

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities Cappella Living Solutions we have a wide range of benefits to consider!  These may vary based on the status of the role (PT FT or PRN).  

    Health Coverage

    Health Savings Accounts 

    Retirement (with match)

    Dental Vision Disability & Life Insurance

    Paid Time Off plan

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents team members family members and members of our communities a place of belonging.  Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.  This position will be accepting applications through 10/01/26.  Job posting may close early due to volume of applicants.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time