Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

NextGen Healthcare

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

About the role

Deliver personalized physical therapy interventions under a professional plan of care to help patients regain their independence and mobility.
Execute specialized therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient’s unique needs to ensure the highest quality of recovery and safety.
Document patient care journeys with precision to maintain accurate, high-quality records that support seamless clinical transitions.
Collaborate with and coordinate the activities of support personnel and students to foster a cohesive, efficient, and educational team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized physical therapy interventions under a professional plan of care to help patients regain their independence and mobility.
• Execute specialized therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient’s unique needs to ensure the highest quality of recovery and safety.
• Document patient care journeys with precision to maintain accurate, high-quality records that support seamless clinical transitions.
• Collaborate with and coordinate the activities of support personnel and students to foster a cohesive, efficient, and educational team environment.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s) BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s) BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and patient care protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Day shift | Full-time | Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with flexible hours.