Empowering PTA: Rehab Impact & Team Growth

Sterling Therapy Providers; Concord (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement physical therapy programs and deliver treatments to residents under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, guiding residents and families, documenting progress, and collaborating with the rehab team to tailor activities to each resident’s needs. A PTA program graduate and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed as required by the State.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the physical therapist.
• Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities.
• Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated.
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement physical therapy programs and deliver treatments to residents under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, guiding residents and families, documenting progress, and collaborating with the rehab team to tailor activities to each resident’s needs. A PTA program graduate and state licensure are required.