Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Physical Therapy • Huntington, NY

52d

About The Position

Professional Physical Therapy is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant a Physical Therapist Assistant who is committed to quality patient care. Our ideal candidate is one who loves being a Physical Therapist Assistant and would enjoy working with a team of dedicated professionals, seeking outcomes through a personalized approach. Professional Physical Therapy has grown to more than 175 outpatient clinics spanning 5 states throughout the Northeast. Specifically, over the last 5 years, the company has expanded through an acquisition and de novo strategy enabled by private equity backing to become one of the top ten outpatient providers of physical therapy in the country. The organization employs more than 600 clinical staff among its 1,800+ employees and provides well over one million patient visits per year. Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program
• Current PTA License in good standing

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment)
• Obtain data related to the interventions provided
• Make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k contribution
• Paid time off
• One additional, paid philanthropy day, to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Clinical education courses at a deep discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees