Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

Kadima at Mt. Lebanon is looking for an energetic and passionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!! New Graduates Welcome to Apply!! We have a friendly and supportive work environment. Our mission at Kadima Mt. Lebanon is to offer quality care to our residents, and to provide them with a loving and compassionate environment, attending carefully to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with improving strength, balance, mobility, lessening pain, and improving ROM.
• Implement treatment plans developed by supervising physical therapists.
• Assist patients with functional mobility, transfers, gait training, and stair negotiation.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve endurance, coordination, and independence with daily activities.
• Educate patients on safe mobility techniques, proper use of assistive devices, and fall-prevention strategies.
• Monitor and document patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in functional status.
• Collaborate with the other team members to support patient safety, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning to provide comprehensive care.
• Complete daily required documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania state license
• Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant program