Job Description

HealthPro Heritage has a great Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity!

Need: Full-time

Location: Morning Pointe of Lenoir City

Setting: Great ALF/Memory Care setting

Rate Range $28-$33hr (based on years of experience)

Perks:

• Single-story layout — no elevators, stairs, or long institutional hallways, making it easier for staff to move residents and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Smaller, home-like environment that tends to support closer relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.
• On-site licensed nurses available 24/7, providing clinical support and collaboration for therapy staff.
• Assisted living and memory care campus located side-by-side, offering exposure to a variety of resident populations and rehabilitation needs.
• Active resident community with exercise classes, activities, entertainment, and outings, creating opportunities for PTAs to help residents stay mobile and engaged.
• Established company with more than 40 senior living communities across the Southeast, which can provide stability and potential career growth opportunities.
• Resident-centered culture focused on maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life, which many therapy professionals find rewarding.

Work Environment

• Flexible scheduling options
• Career development and advancement programs
• Family-oriented culture with a focus on teamwork and resident relationships
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day

For a PTA specifically, additional advantages include working closely with older adults in assisted living and memory care settings, helping residents maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life. Morning Pointe emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork and resident-centered care.

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.