Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-time

About the role

The Physical Therapy Assistant collaborates with physical therapists to plan and implement programs aimed at restoring or improving patients' mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Services are provided across the continuum in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and patient-centered manner, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans
• Select appropriate activities
• Revise goals collaboratively
• Provide patient and family education
• Document sessions
• Offer discharge instructions and referrals
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Adhere to ethical practices
• Ensure confidentiality
• Communicate effectively
• Organize workload
• Utilize equipment safely
• Promote a positive environment
• Demonstrate respect
• Encourage teamwork
• Apply service recovery principles
• Prioritize patient satisfaction
• Participate in ongoing education
• Complete required competencies
• Mentor new staff
• Comply with mandatory training and policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy
• PTA license
• Basic Life Support certification

Skills

• Effective communication
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork
• Basic computer proficiency