Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

Sweetwater Care; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support a Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered rehabilitation. You will implement treatment plans, guide exercises, and monitor progress to help patients reach functional goals.

Responsibilities include patient instruction, reporting outcomes, coordinating with staff, safe patient transfers, and assisting with orthopedic braces or devices as needed. MT licensure required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or PT program certification is required.
• Must be licensed in Montana.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds during transfers.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and motivate patients during exercises and functional activities.
• Observe patient responses and report progress to the Physical Therapist.
• Coordinate with staff to modify treatment plans.
• Safely transport, lift, and transfer patients as needed.
• Assist with braces and assistive devices as required.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree or PT program certification

Montana license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Critical Access Hospital - Permanent Employee

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to help patients reach their functional goals. This role involves implementing treatment plans and assisting patients with exercises and therapeutic activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Treatment: Instruct and motivate patients during exercises and functional activities. Administer various treatments, including therapeutic exercises, massage, and modalities (heat, sound, electrical).

• Observation & Reporting: Observe patients' responses to treatment, measure their range of motion and vital signs, and report progress to the Physical Therapist.

• Collaboration: Confer with the Physical Therapist and other staff to coordinate and modify treatment plans. Instruct patients and their families on therapeutic activities and plans.

• Patient Handling: Safely transport, lift, and transfer patients to and from treatment areas.

• Equipment: Fit patients for orthopedic braces and other supportive devices like crutches.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: An Associate's degree or certification from a physical therapy program is required. You must also be licensed in Montana.

• Skills: Strong patient care skills, compassion, and attention to detail are essential. You should also have a basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.

• Physical: This role requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds when transferring and positioning patients. It involves prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.