Clinical PT Assistant - Patient Care Partner

Phoenix Physical Therapy; Reiffton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy in Reiffton, PA, United States seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist by preparing patients and equipment for treatment and assisting with selected procedures.

You will maintain a patient treatment schedule, communicate with the care team, ensure safety, and help keep the facility clean and organized. CPR certification required; associate degree from PTA program; two years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy or PTA program from an accredited program.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience preferred in a Physical Therapy facility, nursing home or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule aligned with the facility's needs.
• Confer with care team members and inform about patient needs, treatment modifications and progress.
• Aid in patient care and safety; prepare equipment for treatments as directed.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in selected procedures, monitoring patient and equipment for comfort and safety.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain facility cleanliness; attend required meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Customer engagement

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy or PTA program

Job description

Phoenix Physical Therapy in Reiffton, PA, United States seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist by preparing patients and equipment for treatment and assisting with selected procedures.

You will maintain a patient treatment schedule, communicate with the care team, ensure safety, and help keep the facility clean and organized. CPR certification required; associate degree from PTA program; two years' experience preferred.