Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) in PLANO, Texas at The Outlook at Windhaven

It’s official! Great Place To Work®, an independent research and consulting firm, has certified Forefront Living as a great place to work based on teammate feedback. This recognition reflects the trust, pride, and camaraderie that shape the workplace experience across the organization.

As part of the Forefront Living organization, The Outlook at Windhaven shares in this commitment to creating a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and connected. At our luxury senior living community in Plano, TX, hospitality is more than a service—it is the foundation of how we care for one another and those we serve. We believe that creating meaningful experiences for our residents starts with building a positive, supportive environment for our teammates, where every person has the opportunity to make every moment matter.

Are you passionate about helping others improve their mobility, independence, and quality of life? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll work closely with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver personalized therapy services that support wellness, recovery, and functional success. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while working in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, resident-centered care, and ongoing professional growth. If you enjoy building relationships, thrive in a collaborative setting, and are dedicated to helping older adults achieve their highest level of function, we'd love to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Model a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients, visitors, and co-workers

• Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards

• Maintain good attendance record

• Provide resident therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist

• Document treatment and progress notes and other clinical work in the medical record per departmental policy and procedure

• Provide resident, family and staff education pertaining to Physical Therapy modalities to ensure understanding and proficiency of care

• Demonstrates good clinical judgment in all aspects of resident treatments in which trained to provide

• Screening residents to determine their potential benefit from physical therapy intervention and communicate need for intervention to Physical Therapist

• Develops, directs and/or participates in physical therapy programming for the residents

• Attends in-services and other meetings as required on an ongoing basis

• Maintains continuing education per state licensure requirements

• Other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist and Director of Rehab

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Texas

• Experience with Nethealth documentation system is preferred

• Knowledge of therapy industry and federal, state and local government regulations

• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

• Demonstrated efficiency strategies for fast paced environment

• Experience in IL/AL/OP setting or mature population rehabilitation and wellness needs

• Basic computer skills, Outlook, Word, Excel

• Excellent customer service skills

• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice patients

• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to perform Essential Duties

• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities

• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures