Physical Therapy Assistant: Drive Patient Mobility & Independence

ConnectedHealth; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Salt Lake City is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time, permanent role. You will support a licensed Physical Therapist by delivering targeted therapies and promoting patient independence.

You will document progress, communicate outcomes with the therapy team, educate patients and families, and help implement individualized treatment plans while adhering to state regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current Utah PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment outcomes to the therapy team.
• Accurately document patient care, progress notes, and treatment activities.
• Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, exercises, and injury prevention techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree PTA program

Utah PTA license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

ConnectedHealth in Salt Lake City is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time, permanent role. You will support a licensed Physical Therapist by delivering targeted therapies and promoting patient independence.

You will document progress, communicate outcomes with the therapy team, educate patients and families, and help implement individualized treatment plans while adhering to state regulations and facility policies.