Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

Implements physical therapy treatment plans under supervision, working with patients across all ages. Responsible for patient assessments, executing exercise and therapy programs, and documenting progress. Supports discharge planning by obtaining objective measures and training patients on adaptive equipment. Promotes evidence-based practices and participates in professional development activities. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and colleagues. Assists in data collection, promotes a collaborative work environment, and actively contributes to patient care and team goals.

Responsibilities

• Implements physical therapy treatment plans under supervision
• Works with patients across all ages
• Performs patient assessments
• Executes exercise and therapy programs
• Documents progress
• Supports discharge planning by obtaining objective measures
• Trains patients on adaptive equipment
• Promotes evidence-based practices
• Participates in professional development activities
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and colleagues
• Assists in data collection
• Promotes a collaborative work environment
• Actively contributes to patient care and team goals

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with active, good standing status
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 90 days of start and maintained throughout employment
• Preferred: One year of experience as a PT aide or PTA