Physical Therapy Assistant

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center•Pittsburgh, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant. This role involves identifying and meeting patients' goals and needs, offering cost-effective treatments to improve motion and mobility, reducing the need for medications, and developing care plans. The assistant will create tailored fitness and wellness programs, provide quality, personalized, and evidence-based care, motivate patients, and promote healthy lifestyles. Collaboration with other health professionals and documentation of patient care services are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Proven work experience as a physical therapy assistant
Intensive education and clinical expertise
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Associates degree in PTA
License and Certification in Pennsylvania for PTA

Responsibilities

Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Consult and practice with other health professionals
Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
Document patient care services