Physical Therapist Assistant — Weekly Pay & 401(k) Match

The Springs at Lafayette; Bringhurst (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Synchrony in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under a Physical Therapist and provide therapeutic interventions within an interdisciplinary care environment. The PTA will implement treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families on exercises and safety.

Applicants should have an accredited PTA program degree with 0–1 years of experience; current PTA licensure and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years.
• Licenses: Must have and maintain a current PTA licensure or certification; 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 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.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication with families

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Synchrony in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under a Physical Therapist and provide therapeutic interventions within an interdisciplinary care environment. The PTA will implement treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families on exercises and safety.

Applicants should have an accredited PTA program degree with 0–1 years of experience; current PTA licensure and CPR certification are preferred.