Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Trilogy Health Services, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental & vision coverage after

401(k) with match

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic interventions under a Physical Therapist’s direction. You will implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.

The PTA will document responses, educate patients and families, and assist in evaluating patient needs with the PT, ensuring high-quality care in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold current PTA licensure/certification.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
• Monitor patient responses and progress; report findings to the supervising PT.
• Document patient progress and therapy responses accurately for medical records.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Therapy techniques

Documentation

Education

PTA degree from accredited program

Job description

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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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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LOCATION

US-IN-Fort Wayne

Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne

1010 W Washington Center Rd

Fort Wayne

IN

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

LIFE AT TRILOGY

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That's why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.

ABOUT TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES

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 helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 federal, state or local laws.

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