Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

This role provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. They will also provide quality physical therapy services including implementation of the treatment plan established by the patient’s physical therapist, produce accurate, relevant, and timely documentation based on the physical therapist’s prescribed course of treatment, communicate the patient’s treatment progression, changes of treatment, and recommended medical follow up when necessary to team members, as appropriate. Additionally, they will educate and counsel patients regarding issues related to treatment and goal(s), safety risks, and/or other issues within scope of practice, participate in team reassessments and discharge planning, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of patient interventions (treatment)
• Obtain data related to the interventions provided
• Make modifications to progress the patient or ensure patient/client safety and comfort
• Provide quality physical therapy services including implementation of the treatment plan
• Produce accurate, relevant, and timely documentation
• Communicate patient treatment progression, changes of treatment, and recommended medical follow up
• Educate and counsel patients regarding treatment and safety
• Participate in team reassessments and discharge planning
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• AA or higher degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Current State Physical Therapist Assistant License
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Benefits Package
• Medical with Vision & Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Interactive Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Life & AD&D Long Term Disability
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick and vacation time)-increases with tenure
• 6 paid holidays, 1 charitable giving day, and up to 2 personal holidays
• 401(k)
• Continuing Education Package
• Tuition Advancement program
• Community and philanthropic support

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.