Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide outpatient rehabilitation services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will assist patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional independence through individualized therapeutic interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility training.
- Assist patients with strengthening, flexibility, coordination, and functional activities.
- Provide manual therapy and other interventions within scope of practice.
- Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients on home exercise programs, safety, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
- Assist patients with appropriate assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
- Maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation in the EMR.
- Communicate effectively with the Physical Therapist and healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals.
- Follow infection prevention, HIPAA, patient safety, and organizational policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active 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, and functional mobility.
- Excellent communication, organization, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with EMR systems preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous outpatient physical therapy experience.
- Experience treating orthopedic, musculoskeletal, sports-related, post-surgical, or neurological conditions.
- Strong knowledge of exercise progression and patient education.
- Ability to manage multiple patients efficiently in an outpatient setting.
- Strong teamwork and time-management skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Pay Rate
$37.60 - $42.48/hour
About us :
At MedCadre , we’re dedicated collaborators, bridging the gap between top-tier professionals and healthcare organizations that prioritize excellence. By fostering transparent communication and leveraging deep industry expertise, we build enduring partnerships rooted in trust.
For more relevant healthcare job opportunities, please visit our website: MedCadre Careers
