Physical Therapist Assistant

Focus Health Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Focus Health Group is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide evidence-based physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. You will work within a patient-centered rehabilitation team to promote independence and functional recovery.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, supporting team programs, and educating patients and caregivers on ther apy techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the practice state.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient treatment plans under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team to support patient needs and goals.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in home programs and therapy techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Job description

Focus 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:

• 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:

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