Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant — Patient Rehab Partner

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement the treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will provide age-appropriate care and engage with the medical team to adjust programs as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with ethics, licensure, and billing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required as PTA.
• Strong leadership, organizational, independent thinking and judgment.
• Clear ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision following treatment plan.
• Discuss treatment plan changes with Physical Therapist.
• Document therapy care and patient progress per policy.
• Educate patients and families about therapy.
• Capture revenue using CPT/CDM codes; ensure timely charge entry.
• Participate in program development and performance improvement.
• Travel to other system sites as needed.
• Maintain safety, ethics, licensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Judgment

Education

Associate Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement the treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will provide age-appropriate care and engage with the medical team to adjust programs as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with ethics, licensure, and billing guidelines.