Physical Therapist Assistant

EHG; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. You will help deliver individualized treatment plans and promote patient independence.

Qualifications include graduation from an APTA-approved PTA program, licensure or eligibility, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with the rehabilitation team, contributing to a positive work

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
• Requires good organizational and time management skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Work with other rehabilitation team members to implement programs matching patient needs.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and caregivers in therapy techniques under PT supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Accredited PTA Program

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking aPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities

• Positive work environment

• Excellent Training

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities of thePhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist

• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient

• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures

• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications of thePhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 2. Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice 3. Requires good organizational and time management skills 4. Requires good verbal and written communication skills