Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

TieTalent; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in East Lansing, MI. The PTA will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions and support patient care. This role offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a supportive work environment aimed at employee success.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support Program

HSA/FSA

Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience required.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Observe patient responses to therapy and document progress.
• Provide instructions to patients and families.

Skills

Therapeutic Exercises

Manual Therapy Techniques

Patient Observation

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY:

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Job Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification.
Current valid CPR certification, preferred.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
Experience: 0-1 years.

Roles and 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.
• 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.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK : Location: US-MI-East Lansing
LET'S TALK ABOUT BENEFITS:

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay
• 401(k) Company Match
• Mental Health Support Program
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date
• First time homebuyers’ program
• HSA/FSA
• And so much more

GET IN TOUCH: Heather [phone]

LIFE AT TRILOGY:

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we provide an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even after your orientation, the Synchrony team will always support you.

APPLY NOW:

As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Synchrony is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.