Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

The Springs at Lafayette; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits after month 1

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support therapists in an interdisciplinary team. You will implement treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, and document responses to therapy. Licensure as a PTA and CPR certification (preferred) are required or in progress.

Location is Lafayette, US-IN, with benefits, weekly pay, and comprehensive healthcare options. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team to promote patient progress and safe home programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities.
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy and progress.
• Provide patients and families with safe exercise instructions and home-progress guidance.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

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. 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.

#rehab WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Location: US-IN-Lafayette

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

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.

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.