Physical Therapy Assistant

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy in Dover, DE seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapists, prepare patients and equipment, and assist with selected procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining patient schedules, communicating with care teams, ensuring safety, preparing equipment, and contributing to a clean, organized facility for optimal patient care.

Requirements: associate degree in physical therapy, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of outpatient or rehab facility

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and communication are essential.
• Confidentiality and discretion are required.
• Customer engagement with clients is important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule aligned with facility needs.
• Confer with care teams and inform them of patient progress or modifications.
• Aid in patient care and safety.
• Prepare equipment for treatments as directed by the PT.
• Assist the PT in procedures, monitor patient and equipment for comfort and safety.
• Perform housekeeping to keep the facility clean and organized.
• Attend required facility meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Confidentiality

Customer engagement

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dover DE - Dover, DE 19904

Position Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant’s primary responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment for treatment and assisting the Physical Therapist with selected procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the facility.
• Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient, keeping them informed of additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress.
• Aid in the care and safety of patients.
• Prepare equipment for patient treatments as requested by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in selected procedures, according to the PT’s directions, by checking patient and equipment during treatment for both comfort and safety.
• Perform housekeeping duties; maintain order and cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Attend facility meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education / Training

• Associate degree in physical therapy or graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Physical Therapy facility, outpatient or rehabilitation agency preferred.
• Current CPR Certificate

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills
• Confidentiality and Discretion
• Customer/client engagement

Physical Requirements

• Dexterous and able to stand for extended periods.
• This position requires the following abilities: balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, tactile sense, repetitive motions, seeing, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.

Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.