Physical Therapist Assistant: Outpatient Rehab Focus

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient rehab team. You will deliver exercise programs, provide patient education, and support the PT with evaluations and treatment under supervision.

The role requires an associates degree, PTA license, and BLS certification, with less than one year of relevant experience. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain patient records, and participate in quality

Qualifications

• Must have an associates degree in PTA.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant upon hire.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient rehab team. You will deliver exercise programs, provide patient education, and support the PT with evaluations and treatment under supervision.

The role requires an associates degree, PTA license, and BLS certification, with less than one year of relevant experience. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain patient records, and participate in quality