Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

At Kessler

We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment programs.
• Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.
• Maintains positive interactions with facilities and clients, enhancing and expanding client relations with facilities and their staff.

Requirements

• A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
• State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.
• CPR certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift.
• Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.