Growth‑Oriented Physical Therapist Assistant

HealthQuest Physical Therapy; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Ownership

Mentorship & Development

Meaningful Work

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA and FSA plans

Paid time off

Family-like culture

Job summary

HealthQuest Physical Therapy seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide excellence in the Physical Therapy Standard of Practice while maintaining a full patient load and meeting documentation requirements.

The role includes supervising Exercise Specialists, creating Home Exercise Programs, and engaging in internal marketing to grow the patient base, while maintaining collaborative relationships with referring physicians and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• PTA degree and active state license are required.
• APTA membership is provided by HealthQuest.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient treatment per HealthQuest philosophy of care.
• Completes progress notes and care plans in established format.
• Supervises Exercise Specialists to ensure safety and correct exercise performance.
• Participates in peer review audits.
• Creates Home Exercise Programs for each patient.
• Engages in internal marketing to attract new patients.
• Maintains relationships with referring physicians and resolves misunderstandings.
• Ensures coverage for scheduled time off and pursues ongoing clinical education.

Skills

Observational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Education

PTA degree

Licensed PTA

APTA membership

Job description

HealthQuest Physical Therapy seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide excellence in the Physical Therapy Standard of Practice while maintaining a full patient load and meeting documentation requirements.

The role includes supervising Exercise Specialists, creating Home Exercise Programs, and engaging in internal marketing to grow the patient base, while maintaining collaborative relationships with referring physicians and pursuing ongoing professional development.