Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Job Description
Join Team Trilogy
Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.
Implements treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e. g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
Observes patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Observes and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provides instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
Supports Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education: Associate Degree
- Experience: 0-1 years
- Licenses and Certifications
- Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification
- Current valid CPR certification, preferred
Travel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)
LOCATION: US-WI-Waunakee
Waunakee Valley Senior Living
801 S Klein Drive
Waunakee
WI
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and weekly pay
- 401(k) Company Match
- Mental Health Support Program
- Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
- First time homebuyers’ program
- HSA/FSA
- And so much more!
TEXT a Recruiter
Joyce (517) 684-3435
About Trilogy Health Services
As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Trilogy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques. They also observe patient responses, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and possess a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification. A current CPR certification is also preferred for this role.
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Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Trilogy Health Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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