Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

The Orthopaedic Center • Owens Cross Roads, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing physical therapy services as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. The position requires a graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy program and CPR certification is preferred. The role demands skillful use of arms, hands, and fingers, frequent forceful exertion during treatment, and the ability to move, push, and pull heavy patients and equipment. Constant standing and walking are necessary, along with agility to work efficiently in space-limited areas. The assistant must consistently work at a productive pace and readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes. Key attributes include the ability to work under pressure, outstanding organizational, verbal, and writing skills, independence, motivation, initiative, self-discipline, and a proven positive, teamwork attitude.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy program
• CPR certification preferred
• Ability to use arms, hands and fingers skillfully
• Ability to use forceful exertion during treatment
• Ability to move, push, pull heavy patients and/or equipment
• Ability to stand and walk constantly
• Agility to work efficiently in space limited areas
• Ability to work at a productive pace
• Ability to adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes
• Ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal skills
• Outstanding writing skills
• Independent and highly motivated
• Initiative and self-discipline
• Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services.
• Use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully.
• Engage in frequent forceful exertion during treatment.
• Frequently move, push, and pull heavy patients and/or equipment.
• Maintain constant standing and walking.
• Work efficiently in space-limited areas.
• Consistently work at a productive pace.
• Readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree