Physical Therapy Assistant

Sevita • Gilroy, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will administer physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of and as an assistant to Physical Therapists. This role involves ensuring patients receive scheduled treatments, documenting sessions, and performing various therapeutic exercises and techniques. The PTA will also provide gait training, instruct patients on assistive devices, and measure various physical parameters to aid in patient evaluation and treatment effectiveness. Collaboration with healthcare team members and adherence to professional standards are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current PTA license in the state of work.
• Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
• Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
• Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
• Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
• Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
• Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
• Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.

Benefits

• Generous amounts of paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• 401k with company match
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED