Physical Therapist Assistant: Flexible Therapy & Weekly Pay

The Springs at Lafayette; Otterbein (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Synchrony is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support therapeutic interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist in an interdisciplinary setting at Lafayette, IN. The role emphasizes implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team.

The position requires a PTA license/certification and a degree from an accredited PTA program, with 0–1 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current PTA licensure or certification
• Current CPR certification, preferred
• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0-1 years

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Synchrony is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support therapeutic interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist in an interdisciplinary setting at Lafayette, IN. The role emphasizes implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team.

The position requires a PTA license/certification and a degree from an accredited PTA program, with 0–1 years of experience.