Physical Therapist Assistant: PTA with Loan Support

Arlington Place Health Campus; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support Therapy Services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional standards.

Required: state PTA licensure, CPR preferred; Education: degree in PTA; Experience: 0-1 years. The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, guiding patients and families, and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Synchrony is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support Therapy Services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional standards.

Required: state PTA licensure, CPR preferred; Education: degree in PTA; Experience: 0-1 years. The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, guiding patients and families, and collaborating with the team.