Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Competitive Pay Package

ConnectedHealth; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Salt Lake City is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time, permanent role. You will support a licensed Physical Therapist by delivering targeted therapies and promoting patient independence.

You will document progress, communicate outcomes with the therapy team, educate patients and families, and help implement individualized treatment plans while adhering to state regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current Utah PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment outcomes to the therapy team.
• Accurately document patient care, progress notes, and treatment activities.
• Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, exercises, and injury prevention techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree PTA program

Utah PTA license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a full-time permanent role in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting a rehabilitation team to deliver individualized patient care. The position focuses on improving patient strength, mobility, and independence while documenting progress and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist

• Assist patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional independence

• Implement individualized treatment plans designed by the supervising Physical Therapist

• Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment outcomes to the therapy team

• Accurately document patient care, progress notes, and treatment activities

• Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, exercises, and injury prevention techniques

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and professional standards

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Current Utah Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or orthopedic settings

• Strong patient-centered care approach

• Ability to adapt to a variety of patient populations and treatment plans

• Excellent time-management and documentation skills

You hold an associate degree and Utah PTA license. You can deliver therapy under a PT's direction. You excel at documentation, communication, and patient education