Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through implementing tailored physical therapy treatments. This engaging position offers the opportunity to work closely with licensed physical therapists, healthcare professionals, and patients across diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient units, and home health environments. Your expertise will help improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote recovery for a wide range of patient populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, and individuals recovering from surgery or injury. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your skills and dedication while providing comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.

Duties

• Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for patients across various settings.
• Perform therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and assist with modalities to facilitate patient recovery.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment used in physical therapy treatments, ensuring safety and proper functionality.
• Document clinical assessments, treatment progress, and discharge planning accurately following clinical documentation standards and medical terminology guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists—to coordinate patient care strategies.
• Communicate clearly with patients and caregivers to explain treatment procedures, progress expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR) efficiently to ensure up-to-date medical documentation and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, and related medical fields to inform treatment approaches.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment documentation and adherence to medical documentation standards.
• Skilled in manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy and other physiotherapy interventions.
• Experience operating physical therapy equipment safely within outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing facility, or home health settings.
• Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver and client interactions across diverse populations.
• Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Prior experience in acute care environments or outpatient clinics is highly desirable to ensure seamless integration into our multidisciplinary teams.

Join us in making a meaningful difference by helping patients regain their independence through expert physical therapy assistance!

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person