Physical Therapy Assistant

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a full-time Certified Physical Therapy Assistant in the Beaver Falls area of Pennsylvania. This role involves delivering high-quality care and therapy services to patients in their homes, fostering independence and enhancing function. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary qualifications, skills, and a commitment to compassionate care.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Certified with an indirect license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2,000 hours of related experience signed off by a supervising LPT.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatment in home settings.
• Implement therapy program established by LPT.
• Complete required documentation on the day of service.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Patient communication

Adaptability

Documentation skills

Therapy program implementation

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Certifications in Pennsylvania

Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden 1525 Beaver Rd. Baden, PA, Baden, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Full-time: Beaver Falls & surrounding areas.

The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA] is a professional qualified to provide physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Certified as an physical therapy assistant with an indirect license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Has performed the minimum of 2,000 hours of physical-therapy related acts which have been signed off by a supervising LPT.
• The individual must have worked three of the five previous five years in therapy with notarization of application and copy of their resume.
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits.Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies

Clinical Skills

• Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Implements the therapy program established by the LPT, providing services to prevent disability, relieve pain, restoring function and independence to achieve the patient’s full potential following disease or injury.
• Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from physical therapy services

Documentation

• Completes required documentation for ongoing service on the day of the visit.
• Documentation is reviewed by the LPT to maintain compliance with the plan of care.

Communication

• Confers with supervising physical therapist, at least, every month, more often as patient needs dictate
• Calls the Clinical Supervisor with any immediate patient clinical needs
• Assists with coordinating a licensed physical therapy supervisory visit once every 7thvisit or once every 14 calendar days, whichever comes first.
• Maintains confidentiality of client information
• Submits a schedule of patients as requested.
• Reports patient responses to treatment, changes in care needs, progress towards goals to the supervising LPT.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden 1525 Beaver Rd. Baden, PA, Baden, Pennsylvania, United States of America