Physical Therapy Assistant

Health eCareers; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 30,982 - 45,584; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role requires a graduate of an accredited program, state licensure, and effective communication skills. The PTA will conduct assessments, recommend treatment changes, and document care activities, ensuring high-quality patient interactions. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for growth in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Currently licensed in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care.
• Identifies patient reactions and documents per policy.
• Promotes communication among team members.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Patient and family teaching

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Interviewing skills

Basic Microsoft Windows skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

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Under the direction and supervision of the Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. The PTA identifies patient reaction to treatments performed, makes recommendations for treatment changes to the Physical Therapist, and documents per policy. In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant promotes communication of patient care information among team members.

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Evidence of relevant clinical continuing education in area of expertise.
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience in hospital setting preferred.
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Currently licensed in the state of employment.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Written and verbal communication with physicians, allied health professionals and patient/family.
• Patient and family teaching.
• Documentation of all information gathered.
• Documentation reflects progress toward goals, utilization of established plan, appropriate interventions and outcomes on all appropriate forms.
• Interviewing skills include ability to extract and interpret patient/family clinical information.
• Able to problem solve complex cases to identify potential discharge problems.
• Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
  
  

Pay Range: $22.49 - $33.09

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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