Part Time PTA

US Physical Therapy • Alamo, TN

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About The Position

STAR Physical Therapy is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant. The role performs therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, documents progress and treatment response, communicates patient status to healthcare professionals, and educates patients and families. It may also include supporting students and technicians and assisting with quality assurance activities. The position requires current state licensure and CPR certification, as well as technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including electronic medical record systems, database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, activities of daily living training, and wound dressing.
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
• Report patient status to physicians and other healthcare personnel.
• Measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Maintain technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• More than 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks, including Manual Therapy Education.
• New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops.
• Journal clubs.
• Clinical Director training.
• Opportunities for specialization and leadership development.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy.
• Team events, including Fun Runs, book clubs, and Team Trivia Night.
• Partnerships with local high school athletic teams.

What This Job Offers

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