Physical Therapist Assistant
Your Role
As a PTA at Weeks & Gowen Physical Therapy, you will assist physical therapists in providing quality, evidence-based, and individualized programs of physical therapy that include assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to help patients achieve optimal recovery and well-being. Your caseload will be primarily orthopedic with a variety of sports medicine and musculoskeletal diagnoses as well as vestibular and other conditions.
What you'll do
- Assist physical therapists in providing direct patient care, according to the therapist's treatment plan.
- Assist patients, as necessary with walking, transferring, and dressing.
- Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
- Create fitness and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs; Promote patients' healthy lifestyles by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
- Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Document patient care services via EMR.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards as required.
Why Join WGPT?
Weeks & Gowen Physical Therapy is a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners. For you, this means you'll enjoy the close-knit culture and clinician-led environment of a PT-owned private practice with the added support, resources, and career opportunities that come with a larger network.
- Strong mentorship and clinical support
- AI-assisted documentation through Prompt for faster, more efficient documentation
- Structured onboarding for both new graduates and experienced clinicians
- Opportunities to develop specialty interests in orthopedics, sports medicine, and vestibular rehabilitation
- Access to network-wide clinical education and collaboration opportunities
- Clear pathways for professional growth and career advancement
- A collaborative culture that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and work-life balance
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- $1,000 annually in continuing education reimbursement
- Bonus incentive opportunities
- MedBridge subscription with unlimited online CEUs
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
About You
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Passion for delivering quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Superior customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and interact positively with a diverse patient population of all ages.
- Drive to continually learn and grow.