Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Must Be Licensed

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their growing outpatient clinic team in Spencer, Iowa. This role will involve working under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide interventions aimed at improving patient mobility, relieving pain, and reducing disability.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and must hold or be in the process of obtaining a state license as a PTA. Current CPR certification is also required. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate within a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant or in the process of application.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Use assigned exercises and treatments to improve patient mobility.
• Provide therapy services per physician orders under supervision.
• Implement and modify therapy plans under supervision.
• Collaborate within the interdisciplinary team to meet goals.

Skills

Massage techniques

Electrical stimulation

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Patient treatment plan implementation

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited school

Job description

A great Outpatient Clinic is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their growing team for a perm/direct hire assignment. The PTA works under the supervision of either a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist and uses physical treatment procedures to improve mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability caused by disease or injury.

Job Responsibilities

• Use massage, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, ultrasound, and other assigned exercises to treat patients.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders and under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement and modify the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Qualifications

• Earned an Associate’s degree from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or currently in the process of application for licensure.
• Current CPR certification.