Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active and current Physical Therapist Assistant license permitting practice in the state of employment.
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong commitment to patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to educate patients and communicate with their families.
• Responsible, solid work ethic and compassionate approach with a desire to help patients.
• Ability to use internet software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic email.
• Ability to read and interpret professional, technical, business, and regulatory materials; write reports and correspondence; and present information effectively.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including computing rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Interest in learning and growing clinical skills while working with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including preambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatment, collect and evaluate information about their responses and progress, and report findings orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices; adjust them and train patients in their use and care.
• Confer with physical therapy staff and other healthcare team members to exchange and evaluate patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Orient new Physical Therapist Assistants and direct and instruct Physical Therapy Aides.
• Perform clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and completing forms.
• Measure patients’ joint range of motion, body-part length and girth, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or help the Physical Therapist compile evaluation data.
• Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.
• Educate patients about their condition and treatments and communicate with patients’ families.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate plus weekly productivity bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match, vested from day one.
• $1,000 continuing education allotment.
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues.
• Wellness program with reimbursement of up to $30 per month toward a gym membership and participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship focused on developing clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, focused on personal and professional growth.
• Promotion-from-within opportunities.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.