Career-Advancing Physical Therapist Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide PT services under supervision in skilled nursing facilities. The role focuses on improving patient function, delivering quality care, and following plan of care under a licensed PT.

The candidate must graduate from an APTA-accredited program and hold a valid PTA state license, with proficiency in clinical documentation and basic computer use.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license is required.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a licensed PT, optimize patients' functional abilities.
• Build and maintain an effective physical therapy program.
• Advance clinical expertise through collaboration with managers, therapists and staff.
• Maintain current state license and knowledge of professional standards.
• Understand billing guidelines and infection control procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Clinical documentation

Education

APTA accredited school of physical therapy

Valid PTA state license

Job description

Reliant Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide PT services under supervision in skilled nursing facilities. The role focuses on improving patient function, delivering quality care, and following plan of care under a licensed PT.

The candidate must graduate from an APTA-accredited program and hold a valid PTA state license, with proficiency in clinical documentation and basic computer use.