Physical Therapist Assistant

Sunrise Community, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support our mission of delivering high-quality therapeutic services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

You will implement treatment plans, train staff, and document progress under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes hands-on care, collaboration with care teams, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License with endorsements and have at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Active state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License.
• Associates of Science (A.S.) degree in Physical Therapist Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Train Direct Support Professionals on proper transfer techniques, equipment uses and positioning needs.
• Complete therapeutic exercises and activities according to the plan of the Physical Therapist.
• Complete gait, balance, transfer, and mobility interventions.
• Implement stretching, strengthening, endurance, and range-of-motion programs.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Promote functional independence in mobility and daily activities.
• Assist with positioning and postural management programs.
• Support wheelchair mobility and seating recommendations.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment training.
• Assist in fall prevention and injury prevention strategies.
• Document treatment sessions per Sunrise Community Inc. policies and procedures.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Active PTA License

Education

AS degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Job Description: Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support the Physical Therapist in delivering quality therapeutic services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, improve treatment efficiency, increase service capacity, and enhance functional outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Qualifications

• Successfully completes the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Active state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License.
• Associates of Science (A.S.) degree in Physical Therapist Assistant required.

Essential Functions

Direct Care

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Train Direct Support Professionals on proper transfer techniques, equipment uses and positioning needs
• Complete therapeutic exercises and activities according to the plan of the Physical Therapist
• Complete Gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility interventions
• Implement stretching, strengthening, endurance, and range-of-motion programs.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Support Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

• Promote functional independence in mobility and daily activities.
• Assist with positioning and postural management programs.
• Support wheelchair mobility and seating recommendations.
• Reinforce adaptive equipment training.
• Assist in fall prevention and injury prevention strategies.

Documentation

• Document treatment sessions in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements and according to Sunrise Community Inc.’s policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate treatment records and progress notes.
• Report changes in participant status to the supervising therapist.

Collaboration

• Communicate with Manager of Therapy Services and request Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as needed.
• Train Therapy Technicians as directed by Manager of Therapy Services and/or Director of Therapy Services
• Educate Direct Support Professionals and caregivers on therapeutic recommendations
• Participate in team meetings as needed.
• Assist with implementation of individualized support plans

Quality Improvement

• Assist with outcome tracking and quality assurance initiatives.
• Support regulatory compliance and best practice standards.
• Promote person-centered therapeutic programming.

Performs other duties as assigned. Hourly: $32.00 SR97A12

This position will remain open until filled.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and benefits estimated range

the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.

Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.