Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for its outpatient orthopedic clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The clinic treats patients with a range of needs, including acute and chronic conditions, sports medicine, post-operative care, vestibular conditions, concussion, neurological conditions, and dry needling. Compensation starts at $28.00 per hour and goes up to $35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position offers up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and $200 per month in student debt repayment assistance. The role provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as required by the State Practice Act. The assistant implements physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. Select Physical Therapy offers mentorship and orientation programs, generous paid time off, medical, prescription, vision, and dental plan offerings, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, a continuing education program, internal mobility across its centers, and a clinical advancement program with bonus incentives. The clinic is located at 5139 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Pass the national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE.
Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license or license in process.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by the State Practice Act.
Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities with minimal supervision, in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.