Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
About the role
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive. 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 Assistant, you help patients get well by implementing physical therapy programs and activities, following developed recovery plans, and delivering therapy treatments. You address the whole patient as an individual, executing programs that restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities. You collaborate with peers and make referrals to ensure patients receive the care they need in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
Powerback Rehabilitation delivers an empowered approach to achieving full potential through integrated and individualized solutions. Our patient-centered care provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
Responsibilities
- Implement physical therapy programs and activities.
- Follow developed recovery plans and deliver therapy treatments.
- Address the whole patient, seeing them as an individual.
- Restore, reinforce, and enhance patients' physical abilities.
- Adapt to the needs of patients and find joy in the variety of work and settings.
- Collaborate with peers and make referrals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Ensure patients and their families receive high-quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members.
- Dental and Vision plans for Part-Time team members.
- Generous paid time off for Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates, starting on day one.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Medbridge.
- H-1B Visa and Green Card sponsorship support.
- Relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program, allowing you to work across the U.S. with a full-time role.
- Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, and Eldercare.
- PowerZone Employee Recognition Program for earning rewards.
- Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Pay
Posted Salary Range: USD $27.51 - USD $29.33 per hour.