Physical Therapist Assistant

Focus Health Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide targeted therapy under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on helping patients increase independence and functional abilities within a supportive rehab team.

The PTA will implement treatment plans, assist with tests and evaluations, and educate patients and families on therapy techniques to promote optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (APTA)
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the supervising PT
• Collaborates with the rehab team to implement programs aligned with patient needs
• Acts as assistant to PT during tests, evaluations and complex procedures
• Instructs patients, families and caregivers in PT techniques under PT supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Licensed/eligible PTA

Education

Graduate of 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