Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a full-time or part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse settings. In this energetic role, you will collaborate closely with licensed physical therapists to implement personalized treatment plans, assist patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, and promote overall wellness. Your expertise will help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for patients of all ages. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and executing individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Perform therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and trigger point therapy to facilitate recovery.
- Monitor and document patient progress accurately according to clinical documentation standards and medical terminology.
- Operate and maintain medical equipment used during therapy sessions, ensuring safety and proper function.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR) efficiently, ensuring all clinical assessment documentation and medical documentation are complete and up-to-date.
- Support discharge planning by preparing detailed reports on patient progress and recommending next steps for continued care.
- Provide compassionate patient care across various settings including inpatient units, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, home health environments, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, and acute care scenarios.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to physiotherapy practice.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment documentation and adherence to clinical documentation standards.
- Skilled in manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy and other physiotherapy modalities.
- Experience operating medical equipment used in rehabilitation therapies with safety and precision.
- Familiarity with outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing facility, home health, pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, and acute care environments.
- Ability to develop effective care plans tailored to diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients on treatment protocols.
This energetic role invites passionate professionals eager to advance their careers while making a positive impact on patients’ lives through dedicated physiotherapy services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that values skill development and compassionate care, we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
