Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
About The Position
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join its outpatient orthopedic team in Seward, Pennsylvania. This PRN role is intended for a PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. Coverage needs will be coordinated with the employee’s availability to create a workable schedule. An indirect supervision license is required. The PTA provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as mandated by the State Practice Act, and implements physical therapy services in accordance with professional principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. The role also involves maintaining positive interactions with centers and patients and strengthening client relations with centers and their staff. NovaCare Rehabilitation describes its focus as delivering an exceptional patient experience and helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and activities they enjoy. PRN perks include continuing education, access to a nationwide professional support network, and a company-matched 401(k) after 1,000 hours worked in a calendar year. The role offers exposure to varied team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE.
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license, or license in process.
- CPR certification.
- Indirect supervision license required.
- Outpatient experience.
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, following physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures.
- Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
- Enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Benefits
- Free in-person and online continuing education units (CEUs).
- Access to a nationwide professional support network.
- Company-matched 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
- Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.
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Education Level
Associate degree
