Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant

MH Health Care Services PC; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO / Holidays

Basic life & disability insurance

CME support

Job summary

Marathon Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our care team and support a range of musculoskeletal treatments in an on-site worksite setting. You will work under the direction of a licensed PT to implement care plans and advance patient goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, therapists, and health coaches, along with delivering ergonomics education and safety coaching in client worksites.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two-year PTA program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
• Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, physical therapist, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Implements patient plan of care through delivery of therapeutic exercise, modalities, manual therapies, therapeutic activities, and patient education as established by the physical therapist.
• Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
• Communicates and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, quality patient care.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and timely by charting in the patient’s electronic medical record.

Skills

PTA certification

Outpatient experience

BLS certification

EMR documentation

Education

Two-year PTA program

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for a combination of clinical and client facing worksite support. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assuring that all patients receive top notch musculoskeletal care. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to facilitate attainment of physical therapy goals. In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant will help support the client in the worksite providing body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, and other non-clinical worksite support. The Physical Therapist Assistant will also maintain a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, physical therapist, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Implements patient plan of care through delivery of therapeutic exercise, modalities, manual therapies, therapeutic activities, and patient education as established by the physical therapist.
• Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
• Communicates and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, quality patient care.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and timely by charting in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and fellow staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Provides highest quality of customer service with compassion and respect for all patients.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements and practice acts.
• Provides client worksite injury prevention education, ergonomic and safety coaching, and worksite assessments as needed.
• Attendance at all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identifies community health needs and strategies to address them.
• Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Schedules follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for client company employees.
• Assists in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited two-year college program for Physical Therapist Assistant’s that has been certified by the American Physical Therapy Association plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
• Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population.
• Current BLS certification.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present education materials to multiple levels within a client’s organization.
• Ergonomic training, certification, or experience a plus.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels within an organization, working independently with appropriate limited supervision.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism in communications and relationships with patients, clients, co-workers, Marathon corporate leadership and support staff, employers, prospects, vendors, and carriers.

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $28.00-36.00/hr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Choice of 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and vision coverage, unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources, Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities
• Family Friendly & Reproductive Health Benefits: Family-building and hormonal health benefits and paid parental leave
• Time-Based Benefits: Generous PTO or FTO, Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters
• Financial Support: Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance, Supplemental Life, Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match and graded vesting
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable

ABOUT MARATHON HEALTH

Marathon Health exists to enable millions of people to live their healthiest lives, one patient at a time. If you have a passion for improving patient lives while transforming a broken U.S. healthcare, Marathon is the place for you.

EEO & INCLUSION

Marathon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all teammates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Marathon Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

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