Job Overview:
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant and play a vital role in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving the quality of life for diverse patient populations. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to implement individualized care plans, assist in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation, and support recovery in a skilled nursing facility setting. Your expertise in physiotherapy techniques and patient care will help empower patients to achieve their health goals and regain independence.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and executing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Deliver targeted interventions such as trigger point therapy, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to promote healing and mobility.
- Monitor patient progress, document responses to treatments, and communicate updates to the supervising therapist.
- Support discharge planning by preparing patients for ongoing care or home exercise programs post-treatment.
- Educate patients and caregivers on physiotherapy techniques, injury prevention, and activity modifications to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Maintain accurate medical terminology records, treatment logs, and care plans in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, orthopedics, and skilled nursing facility care settings to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
- Valid certification or license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
- Proven experience in inpatient or skilled nursing facility environments is highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with manual therapy techniques and other modalities.
- Experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics.
Pay: From $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
