Physical Therapist Assistant

Austin Community College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a leading Skilled Nursing Facility. The PTA will work under supervision to deliver physical treatment procedures such as massages, electrical stimulation, and other prescribed therapies to improve patient mobility and relieve discomfort.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to create and adjust treatment strategies, ensuring effective therapy services that align with the patient's goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or in the application process.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to implement and modify treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services as per physician orders.
• Work under supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team for patient goals.

Skills

Patient treatment techniques

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Associates degree from an accredited school

Job description

Job Overview

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC) is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA to join their growing team!

The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA works under the supervision of either Registered or Licensed Physical Therapists. The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA will use physical treatment procedures to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. Some of the techniques that the PTA will use for treating a patient include: massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound and other assigned exercises.

Requirements

• Must have earned an Associates degree from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders and under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT.
• Implement and modify the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT.
• Effectively collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.