Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

Join NovaCare Columbia's leading sports medicine team as a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) focused on orthopedics and sports medicine care. This Select Center of Excellence (COE) features highly trained clinicians with advanced sports expertise, along with access to a 25-yard turf field, modern equipment, and innovative technology to support high-level rehabilitation and performance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse patient population across orthopedics, sports medicine, vestibular, concussion, and industrial rehabilitation.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Requirements

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedics and sports medicine preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and principles
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Generous PTO & Holidays
• Paid Sick Time (PST) accrual
• Multiple comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Life and disability protection
• Unmatched CEU program with in-person and online CEU courses, paid certifications, special interest groups, and more

Pay

$30.00 - $38.00/hour (pending experience)

Schedule

Full Time (40 hours)

Benefits

• Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Student Debt Benefit Program

Contact

Shanel Green
Talent Acquisition Manager
610-223-5944
Cell: ssgreen@selectmedical.com