Physical Therapist Assistant

Sora Resource Group; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Billings, MT is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed PTs by implementing treatment plans and guiding patients through exercises and modalities in a clinical setting.

The role emphasizes documentation, education participation, scheduling, infection control, and collaboration with the department to ensure compliant patient care and efficient operations, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment plans developed by the physical therapist.
• Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapy, massage, traction, and modalities.
• Accurately document patient care and submit weekly clinical paperwork.
• Attend educational meetings and contribute to department in-services.
• Notify supervisor of equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or patient changes.
• Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions.
• Accept clinical assignments matching education and competence.
• Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors through education and coaching.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient scheduling

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Current CPR certification

State license to practice Physical Therapy

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