Full-Time Hospital PTA — Make an Impact

WellSpan Health; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level, with 80 hours biweekly and Monday–Friday day/evening shifts, including rotating Saturdays.

The role requires coordinating with the Physical Therapist and the interdisciplinary team to meet established goals, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.

Education

Associates Degree Required

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Job description

WellSpan Health in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level, with 80 hours biweekly and Monday–Friday day/evening shifts, including rotating Saturdays.

The role requires coordinating with the Physical Therapist and the interdisciplinary team to meet established goals, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and infection control standards.