Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Juncture; Billings (MT); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Job Juncture seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering treatment plans and therapeutic exercises. You will document patient care, participate in department meetings, and help manage office tasks while ensuring infection control and safety protocols are followed.

The role requires an active PT license, an associate degree in physical therapy, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to serve patients across the clinic.

Qualificações

• Must have an APTA‑accredited associate degree in physical therapy.
• Must hold an active state physical therapy license.
• CPR certification must be current and valid.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Administer Treatment Plans: implement PT treatment plans developed by the PT.
• Therapeutic Exercises: provide non‑complex active and passive exercises, massage, traction, and modalities.
• Document Patient Care: accurately document records and submit paperwork weekly.
• Educational Participation: attend meetings and assist with department in‑services.
• Report Issues: notify PT or Executive Director of equipment or staffing issues.
• Scheduling and Office Tasks: schedule patients and perform routine office duties.
• Infection Control: apply universal precautions during patient care.
• Clinical Assignments: accept tasks matching education and competence levels.
• Promote Compliance: educate and coach on payer requirements as needed.

Conhecimentos

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Formação académica

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Current state license to practice Physical Therapy

Current CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

• Administer Treatment Plans:Implement physical therapy treatment plans as developed by the Physical therapist.
• Therapeutic Exercises:Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and various modalities (heat, light, cold, water, and electrical) to patients.
• Document Patient Care:Accurately document daily, weekly, or monthly records of patient care and submit clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• Educational Participation:Attend educational meetings and coordinate and contribute to department in-services.
• Report Issues:Notify the Physical Therapist or Executive Director of equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or patient changes, and other departmental issues.
• Scheduling and Office Tasks:Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• Infection Control:Apply infection control and universal precautions principles during patient care activities.
• Clinical Assignments:Accept clinical assignments that match education and competence levels.
• Promote Compliance:Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

Required Experience/Skills

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification