Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist in providing high-quality rehabilitation services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility interventions.
- Assist patients in improving strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and injury prevention.
- Assist with the use of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and mobility aids.
- Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Minimum 1 year of recent PTA experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation techniques, patient mobility, and functional training.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
Pay Rate
$33.68 - $38.56/hour
About us :
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