Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (10646)

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises designed to help regain full mobility, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination.
• Administer various physical modalities, such as soft tissue massage, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasounds, to help relieve pain, improve circulation and decrease swelling in the muscles.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.
• Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
• Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress.
• Observe and reassess a patient’s progress so they can modify the plan of care as needed.
• Share necessary information with the Physical Therapist (PT) if/when adjustments need to be made.
• Ensure that their patients receive personalized care.
• Provide training for using assistive devices, such as crutches, canes, or prosthetics.
• Record and document patient care services and progress.
• Keep the Physical Therapist (PT) up to date on the patient’s progress and ensure they know which aspects of the treatment are working or need adjustments to help determine the best path forward.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
• Active PTA License in the state of Ohio.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation with automobile insurance.
• Possess & maintain a current CPR certification.
• Recent TB Test.

Why Summit?

• Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits.
• We offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff.
• We provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs.
• We also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.

Pay

$40+ Per Visit

Sign on Bonus

$7,500 (paid in separate installments)