Physical Therapist Assistant

Jobtailor; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support the execution of individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will collect patient history, assist with therapeutic exercises, and help document progress.

You will observe patient responses, report changes to the supervising PT, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE).
• Hold a valid State Physical Therapy License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collect and record patient history and progress notes.
• Execute treatment plans developed by a physical therapist.
• Assist patients with exercises, stretches, and other therapeutic activities.
• Observe and document patient responses to treatment.
• Report changes and progress to the supervising physical therapist.
• Adjust treatment interventions based on patient performance and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Therapeutic exercise assistance

Treatment plan implementation

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

APTA/CAPTE-accredited PT curriculum

State Physical Therapy License

Job description

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collect and record patient history and progress notes.
• Execute treatment plans developed by a physical therapist.
• Assist patients with exercises, stretches, and other therapeutic activities.
• Observe and document patient responses to treatment.
• Report changes and progress to the supervising physical therapist.
• Adjust treatment interventions based on patient performance and feedback from the physical therapist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and progress.

Requirements

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPT).
• Hold a valid State Physical Therapy License.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in implementing individualized treatment plans and executing therapeutic interventions under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physical Therapy License
• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Plan Implementation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient History Collection
• Progress Note Documentation
• Therapeutic Exercise Assistance
• Treatment Intervention Adjustment
• Patient Response Observation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• State Physical Therapy License

Industry Keywords

• Individualized Treatment Plans
• American Physical Therapy Association
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
• Patient Care Plans
• Therapeutic Activities