Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Improving the quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education, by examining each person and then developing a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Job Type: Full-time

• Performs and documents daily assessments of patient’s condition
• Follows a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment settings. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Salary: $52,000-$71,000 Annually

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for internal training and development including journal clubs, physician views, surgery views, and in-services
• Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules
• Flexible work schedules, 4 10 hour shifts
• Potential for Sign-on Bonus

REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 1+ years of experience preferred but will consider new grads
• Physical Therapy Assistant License required by the state
• Graduated from a physical therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required
• BLS

• Frequent standing, typing, moussing, and reading paper and electronic documents
• Ability to file and track documents and data, both in written and electronic form
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• On occasion, some early, late and overtime hours may be required