Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
About the role
Powerback is the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, helping older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
As a Physical Therapist, you help patients get well and bring their power back. You will assess patient needs, develop recovery plans, and deliver physical therapy. You're a healer and helper who addresses the whole patient as an individual, designing programs that restore, reinforce, and enhance physical abilities. You're adaptable to patient needs, collaborative with peers, and make referrals when needed. You also train patients and caregivers on skills to promote independence and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs and develop recovery plans
- Deliver physical therapy to restore, reinforce, and enhance physical abilities
- Address the whole patient as an individual
- Collaborate with peers and make referrals to help patients get the care they need
- Train patients and caregivers on skills to promote independence and productivity
Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or
- Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience
- Physical Therapy degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members
- Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members
- Generous paid time off for Full-Time and Part-Time team members
- Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads starting on day one
- Free CEUs through Medbridge for continuing education
- H-1B Visa and Green Card sponsorships available
- Journey Travel Program to work across the U.S. with full-time role security
- Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more
- PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards
- Clinicians in Action professional development program
- 401k
- On-demand pay
- Clinical support network
Pay
USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Schedule
In facility, full-time position reporting to Director of Rehab.