Physical Therapist Assistant

Ashton North LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Billings, MT is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed clinicians by implementing treatment plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, and documenting care with precision.

You will participate in department in-services, monitor equipment, and promote compliance with infection control standards while coordinating scheduling and office tasks.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is current and valid.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Graduated from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program.

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.

Skills

CPR certification

PT license

Driver's license

APTA program

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy (APTA accredited)

Job description

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