Physical Therapist Assistant

THE PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE INC • Lower Burrell, PA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a compassionate, energetic Physical Therapist Assistant looking to make a career in an orthopedic private practice? We are looking for someone to help us make life long relationships with patients and their families as we assist them in achieving their health and wellness goals through physical therapy! Your day to day duties would include modalities therapeutic exercise manual therapy daily documentation in a team setting with the Physical Therapist Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups Read instructions from Physical Therapist Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork Teach patients techniques like balance training Indirect supervision helpful but not required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an associate degree/two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Education
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania
• A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position
• A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position
• Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
• Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from Floor to waist Waist to shoulder Shoulder to overhead
• Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’
• Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50#
• Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140#

Nice To Haves

• Indirect supervision license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Modalities
• Therapeutic exercise
• Manual therapy
• Daily documentation in a team setting with the Physical Therapist
• Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
• Read instructions from Physical Therapist
• Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
• Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
• Teach patients techniques like balance training

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree