Orthopedic PTA — Growth, Sign-On Bonus & 401k

U.S. Physical Therapy; Follansbee (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus!

401k

Employee discount plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Summit Physical Therapy in West Virginia seeks a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.

You will assess patients to develop treatment plans, review referrals and medical records, provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist, document progress, and support high standards of patient care and timely records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• West Virginia license and CPR certification.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills including EMR, database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation results.
• Assist in reviewing physician referrals and patient records to determine PT treatment.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Support in ensuring patient care meets standards by assistants and rehab technicians.
• Assist in completing written plans of care, developing goals, and contributing to programs to attain goals.
• Support in implementing PT treatment programs and providing essential PT treatments.
• Communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and insurers under supervision.
• Assist in timely documentation: daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Autonomy

EMR familiarity

MS Office

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree (PTA)

Tools

EMR system

Database software

MS Office

Job description

Summit Physical Therapy in West Virginia seeks a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.

You will assess patients to develop treatment plans, review referrals and medical records, provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist, document progress, and support high standards of patient care and timely records.