Physical Therapist Assistant

Eastern Healthcare Group; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. The PTA will provide PT treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support patient independence and function.

Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited PTA program (APTA certified), licensed or eligible for licensure, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program certified by the APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to implement programs tailored to each patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in skills and techniques of the PT treatment program under supervision.

Skills

APTA certification

Licensure eligibility

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PTA program (APTA certified)

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 a Physical 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 the Physical 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 the Physical 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