Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - Outpatient

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to support patient rehabilitation through treatment modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional activities. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, on a day shift at Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires graduation from a specialty training program and a Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Hold a current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical therapy treatment program developed by the physical therapist and progress patients safely and competently through the program.
• Prepare patients for treatment by explaining the process and positioning them for comfort, safety, and optimal treatment response.
• Administer treatment modalities safely and appropriately.
• Use active and passive therapeutic exercise programs and equipment, including range-of-motion, strengthening, stretching, and isokinetic training.
• Perform gait training, transfer training, and other functional activities.
• Accurately perform selected measurements, including joint range of motion, gross muscle-group strength, body-part length and girth, and vital signs.
• Fit and adjust assistive devices, such as canes, walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs, as appropriate to the patient's diagnosis.
• Instruct and train patients in the proper use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and assistive devices.
• Modify treatment procedures based on patient response within the limits of the treatment plan and discuss changes with the supervising physical therapist.
• Provide patient and family instruction tailored to the patient's needs and treatment program.
• Keep the physical therapist informed about patient status and problems that arise.
• Perform discharge-planning activities in a timely and effective manner as part of the rehabilitation team and as directed by the physical therapist.
• Provide for patient equipment needs when applicable.
• Instruct patients and families in home exercise programs, safe mobility skills, and safe equipment use and operation.
• Complete patient-care documentation legibly and in accordance with departmental policy.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed