Physical Therapy Assistant - Altoona

Senior LIFE PACE; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Travel Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays Off

Job summary

A growing healthcare facility in Altoona, PA is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. The role offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. The candidate must hold an Indirect PTA License and have at least one year of experience in the role. Responsibilities include assisting in therapy sessions, monitoring treatment, and updating care plans. The position comes with a competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a valid PTA license in Pennsylvania.
• At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in member therapy and care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions based on individual needs.
• Monitor and document treatments and interventions.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Gait training

Therapeutic exercise

Monitoring and documenting treatments

Assessment and evaluation skills

Education

Indirect PTA License

One year of experience as PTA

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Needed to Join Growing Healthcare Facility!

Full Time - Monday through Friday

No Weekends, Evenings or Holidays!

Must have Indirect PTA License*

Benefits of the Physical Therapist Assistant

• Monday - Friday, Daylight Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401k
• Travel Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off

Day-to-day responsibilities include

• Assisting the resident Physical Therapist in all aspects of member therapy and care plan needs
• Providing interventions based on specific needs, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, ambulation and other physical assistance
• Monitoring and documenting treatments and interventions, ensuring all members of interdisciplinary teams have access to this vital information
• Updating Plans of Care based on progress and evolving needs
• Identifying areas for individual and group improvements and enhancements, and implementing new procedures and processes under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• Developing group exercise programs for maintenance therapy members
• Aiding in in-home treatment programs, including goal setting and exercise, plus family and caregiver education
• Assessing progress and determining comprehensive courses of action to improve outcomes or maintain success
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Candidates must be licensed Physical Therapy Assistants in Pennsylvania, and be committed to the coursework/workshops required to maintain licensing. Additionally, candidates should have at least one year’s experience working in a PTA role. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is also required to be considered for this position.

EOE