Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant position is available full-time and part-time, with opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles. Benefits include continuing education credits (CEUs), flexible scheduling, student loan repayment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Liaises with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
• Keeps good body mechanics at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
• Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Adheres to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory compliance training.
• Displays integrity and professionalism.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT).
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State.
• Maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Keeps good body mechanics at all times.
• Keeps professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Adheres to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory compliance training.
• Displays integrity and professionalism.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Dependable, regular attendance.
• Good reasoning skills and judgment.
• Ability to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
• Flexible scheduling
• Student loan repayment
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

Pay

• $32 - $40 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time options available