Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Country Meadows Retirement Communities•Bethlehem Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Country Meadows, our therapy teams help residents move with confidence, independence, and purpose. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) play an essential role in delivering resident-centered physical therapy services that support rehabilitation, functional independence, and quality of life. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA works collaboratively with residents, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with Pennsylvania licensure requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques appropriate to the PTA scope of practice
Ability to implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team
Must be able to communicate the English language effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same

Responsibilities

Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with established plans of care
Provide therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, functional and mobility training, gait training, manual therapy as directed, and application of physical agent and mechanical modalities
Observe patient responses to treatment and communicate progress, tolerance, and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
Assist the Physical Therapist during evaluations, testing, and complex procedures as directed
Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in safe mobility techniques and therapeutic activities under supervision
Organize and facilitate individual and group treatment activities in collaboration with the Physical Therapist
Participate in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ensure adherence to patient schedules, departmental expectations, and rehabilitation service standards
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements
Support a safe care environment by identifying and reporting safety concerns and equipment needs
Deliver care in a respectful, compassionate, and resident-centered manner that recognizes individual needs and rights

Benefits

Highmark Blue Shield
employer-matching 401(k)
Length of service bonus
Generous paid time off, including holidays, your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning and the opportunity to roll over unused time
Supplemental life insurance
company-paid short-term disability
supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
Incentivized career paths
tuition reimbursement
On-the-job training
continuing education
Employee assistance program
Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
Helping Hand interest-free loans