Physical Therapist Assistant

Commonwealthorthocenters; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401 (k) with employer match

Unlimited continuing education

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Commonwealthorthocenters is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Edgewood, Kentucky. The role involves treating patients based on established treatment plans and collaborating with team members to ensure optimal recovery after surgery or injury. Benefits include a 4-day workweek, no weekends, unlimited continuing education, health insurance, and a supportive management team. The ideal candidate will have the required education and state licensure, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• State license to practice as a physical therapist assistant.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the state practice act.
• Treat patients needing skilled physical therapy services.
• Facilitate communication with physicians and co-workers.

Skills

Collaboration in patient recovery

Effective communication with team and patients

Understanding of state practice act

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program

State license to practice as a physical therapist assistant

CPR certification

Job description

General Job Summary

As a physical therapist assistant with OrthoCincy, you will be responsible for treating patients according to a treatment plan established by the physical therapist on your team. You will also be collaborating with team members to assist patients with a full recovery after surgery or injury.

Why would you choose to work with the OrthoCincy therapy team?

• Outpatient setting with NO WEEKENDS, PAID HOLIDAYS, and NO MANDATORY OVERTIME
• 4-day work week available and flexibility for work-life balance
• Unlimited continuing education on MedBridge provided by OrthoCincy
• Additional continuing education benefits that renew every calendar year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance available
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual with rollover and availability to cash in one week per year
• 401 (k) with employer match and employer paid life insurance
• Short term and Long Term Disability and FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program with free benefits for our OrthoCincy team
• License Reimbursement
• Mentorship for new grads
• Team approach to treatment in clinics where there are other physical therapist assistants to collaborate with providing an ongoing learning experience for therapists at all levels of expertise
• A management team working together to support therapists and assist with professional and personal growth

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• State license to practice as a physical therapist assistant
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to state practice act
• Maintain state licensure and complete continuing education regularly to stay current on the practice of physical therapy to best serve our patients
• Treat patients in need of skilled physical therapy services with proper documentation to support medical necessity of treatment under the direction of a licensed PT
• Facilitate open communication with physicians, co-workers and patients to provide the best comprehensive care possible for the community we serve
• Participate in chart audits and review of care plans with colleagues to facilitate best practices within our organization