Full-Time PTA: Orthopedic Outpatient (Day Shifts)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

No nights/weekends/holidays

Job summary

Optimum Performance Therapy in Warsaw, IN seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic outpatient team. This full-time position offers 40 hours per week, daytime hours, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

As a PTA you will assist the supervising Physical Therapist, implement therapeutic interventions, document care, educate patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and functional independence.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting.
• Active PTA license required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising Physical Therapist in evaluating treatment plans and adjustments.
• Implement interventions focused on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, and pain management.
• Administer treatment methods under supervision and ensure alignment with current practice.
• Monitor patient progress and report responses to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients on exercises and self-management strategies.
• Tailor approaches to patient age, development, and cultural background.
• Document care clearly, including plans, progress notes, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Optimum Performance Therapy in Warsaw, IN seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic outpatient team. This full-time position offers 40 hours per week, daytime hours, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

As a PTA you will assist the supervising Physical Therapist, implement therapeutic interventions, document care, educate patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and functional independence.