Physical Therapy Assistant

Kadima Healthcare Group; Mt. Lebanon (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Mt. Lebanon is seeking an energetic Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Mt. Lebanon, PA. We offer a friendly, supportive work environment and a mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care to residents.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting with mobility, gait training, and fall-prevention strategies, while documenting progress and coordinating discharge planning with the care team.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania state license.
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with improving strength, balance, mobility, lessening pain, and improving ROM.
• Implement treatment plans developed by supervising physical therapists.
• Assist patients with functional mobility, transfers, gait training, and stair negotiation.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve endurance, coordination, and independence with daily activities.
• Educate patients on safe mobility techniques, proper use of assistive devices, and fall-prevention strategies.
• Monitor and document patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in functional status.
• Collaborate with the other team members to support patient safety, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning to provide comprehensive care.
• Complete daily required documentation.

Education

Pennsylvania state license

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Kadima at Mt. Lebanon is looking for an energetic and passionatePhysical Therapy Assistant to join our team!! We have a friendly and supportive work environment.

Our mission at Kadima Mt. Lebanon is to offer quality care to our residents, and to provide them with a loving and compassionate environment, attending carefully to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist patients with improving strength, balance, mobility, lessening pain, and improving ROM.
• Implement treatment plans developed by supervising physical therapists.
• Assist patients with functional mobility, transfers, gait training, and stair negotiation.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve endurance, coordination, and independence with daily activities.
• Educate patients on safe mobility techniques, proper use of assistive devices, and fall-prevention strategies.
• Monitor and document patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in functional status.
• Collaborate with the other team members to support patient safety, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning to provide comprehensive care
• Complete daily required documentation

Education and Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania state license
• Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant program

“We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.”