PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in Allentown, PA is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Part-time schedule may be considered for the right candidate.

The PTA will administer physical therapy treatments, assist with devices, and collaborate with the therapy team to evaluate patient progress and plan care. Spanish bilingual skills are a plus, and prior experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year college or equivalent.
• Minimum of one to three months related experience.
• Will train new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual techniques.
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activity.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports to the Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopaedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with Physical Therapy staff to evaluate patient information and coordinate treatment programs.
• Provides orientation to new Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Directs and offers instruction to Physical Therapy Aides.
• Performs clerical duties including inventory, ordering supplies, answering phone, taking messages, and completing forms.
• Measures patient’s range-of-joint motion, length, and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments.

Skills

Multitask

Flexible team player

Communication skills

Manual therapy skills

Spanish bilingual

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Allentown , PA 18104

Summary: The per diem Physical Therapist Assistant will provide the highest level of care by administering physical therapy treatment to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist. Part-time schedule may be considered for the right candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Administers active and passive manual techniques.
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activity.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopaedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of Physical Therapy staff and other health team members to evaluate patient information and coordinating treatment programs.
• Provides orientation to new Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Directs and offers instruction to Physical Therapy Aides.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned including taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and completing forms.
• Measures patient’s range-of-joint motion, length, and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QualificationsEducation and/or Experience

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college. Minimum of one to three months related experience. Will train new graduates.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy. Maintain current CPR and AED certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask
• Flexible team player
• Computer database software and Internet software
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop and maintain effective relationships
• Manual therapy skills
• Prior customer service helpful
• Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus
• Must be able to assist patients on tables and equipment