Physical Therapy Assistant

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation & Nursing; South Hill, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation & Nursing is seeking a full-time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, helping residents increase independence and functioning.

You will join a caring rehabilitation team to implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with staff, and educate patients and families while contributing to a resident-centered, uplifting workplace with strong training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the APTA.
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Requires good organizational and time management skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs for each patient.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when tests, evaluations and complex procedures are performed.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under supervision.

Skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Licensed/eligible for licensure

Job description

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation & Nursing is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a full time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities

• Positive work environment

• Excellent Training

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist

• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient

• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures

• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice

• Requires good organizational and time management skills

• Requires good verbal and written communication skills