Licensed PT Assistant — Rehab & Mobility Focus

GWV Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient rehabilitation. You will assist with modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

You will help prepare patients, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning. A specialty PTA program completion and PA licensure are required, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in PA.
• Completion of a specialty Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Experience with PT modalities and gait training preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision of a licensed PT.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT treatment program under supervision and progresses patient safely.
• Prepares patient for treatment and positions for comfort and safety.
• Administers various treatment modalities safely and appropriately.
• Implements active and passive therapeutic exercises.
• Performs gait and transfer training.
• Measures ROM, strength, and vital signs.
• Fits and adjusts canes, walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs.
• Instructs on use of orthoses and prostheses.
• Discusses treatment changes with supervising PT.
• Educates patient and family on home exercise programs.
• Keeps PT informed of patient status and issues.
• Performs discharge planning as part of rehab team.
• Assesses equipment needs and ensures resources are available.
• Documents patient care per policy.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Physiotherapy

Rehab Assessment And Care

Rehabilitation Practices/Programs

Therapeutic Treatment

Health Care Policy And Ethics

Education

Specialty program training

Job description

Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient rehabilitation. You will assist with modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

You will help prepare patients, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning. A specialty PTA program completion and PA licensure are required, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive