Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Administers physical therapy treatments to assigned patients under supervision by a Physical Therapist (PT). Assists the PT in the implementation of a formulated treatment plan, enabling patient reach an optimum functional performance or outcome.

Requirements

• Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.
• Participates in medical and nursing staff education to improve the quality of patient care.
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs and carries out a program of care for assigned patients.
• Documents patient care efficiently and effectively.
• Provides adequate discharge planning, recommends discharge to the therapist when appropriate.
• Maintains and upgrades skills in the field by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, attending educational workshops/conferences, self-study, inservices etc.
• Achieves departmental productivity standards to ensure the availability of patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance