Physical Therapist Assistant

Millennium Therapy; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Personal Day(s)

PTO

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Millennium Therapy in Waverly, IA is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our skilled nursing team. The PTA will support resident care, perform screens, collect data, and assist with treatment under supervision of a licensed PT.

We offer a patient-focused, therapist-owned environment with flexible scheduling, opportunities for continuing education, and collaborative teamwork with caregivers and other therapists to meet residents’ goals.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA accredited program and Professional Licensure in the state of hire or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Screens, data collection, and direct treatment under supervision as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Participates in the clinical team process.
• Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff and participates in clinical program development.
• Collects assessment data as part of the evaluation process as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

ABOUT US:

Millennium Therapy is looking to add a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to our staff in Waverly, IA for the Skilled Nursing setting. Millennium Therapy is a patient focused, therapist owned, and therapist managed company that operates throughout Iowa providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in various settings. The local home office provides quick support to our associates. Our therapy teams succeed through patient tailored treatments, flexible scheduling, and effective communication to meet the individualized goals of each patient.

PAY:

Negotiable - based on experience

HOURS:

30-40 Hours/Week Flexible

PHYSICAL THERAPIST BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Personal Day(s)
• PTO
• Continuing Education
• Flexible Scheduling & More

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA accredited program and Professional Licensure in the state of hire or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA) REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) assist in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload. Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Participates in the clinical team process.
• Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Participates in clinical program development.
• Collects assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising therapist. Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed.