Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapy Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting patient recovery and enhancing quality of life. In this energetic position, you will collaborate closely with licensed physical therapists to implement personalized care plans across diverse settings, including inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, home health environments, and skilled nursing facilities. Your expertise in physiotherapy techniques and patient care will help facilitate effective rehabilitation, promote mobility, and ensure optimal outcomes for a wide range of patients—including pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals recovering from orthopedic or acute care conditions. This paid role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
Duties
- Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and executing individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Perform therapeutic interventions such as trigger point therapy and other manual techniques to alleviate pain and improve function.
- Support patient care activities by monitoring progress, providing encouragement, and ensuring safety during therapy sessions.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises, mobility strategies, and discharge care plans to promote continued recovery at home or in outpatient settings.
- Maintain accurate documentation of treatment sessions, patient responses, and progress notes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assist with clinical preparations including setting up equipment, sterilizing tools, and managing therapy supplies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and ensure seamless transitions between care environments.
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant in inpatient settings, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, or home health environments.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and physiotherapy techniques including trigger point therapy.
- Familiarity with care plans for diverse populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, and patients in acute or outpatient care.
- Ability to support patient care through compassionate communication and attentive assistance during therapy sessions.
- Experience with discharge planning processes and implementing therapy interventions aligned with physician directives.
- Skilled in documenting clinical activities accurately while adhering to healthcare standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required; additional skills in outpatient therapy or clinic experience are highly valued. Embark on a fulfilling career path where your skills directly impact patients’ recovery journeys! We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional growth while providing exceptional patient-centered care.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
