Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Recover-Care Healthcare; Marysville (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support Physical Therapists in delivering effective treatments. This full-time role involves motivating patients during exercises, collaborating with therapy staff, and documenting treatment progress. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in physical therapy and a current state license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required and a current state license.
• Proficiency with applicable standards is necessary.
• Entry-level position suitable for recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and motivate patients during therapy exercises.
• Collaborate with therapists and caregivers on treatment plans.
• Monitor equipment and document treatment administration.

Skills

Knowledge of patient care for SNF populations

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Effective communication with staff, patients, and families

Education

Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Current state license

Job description

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Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Instructing, motivating, safeguarding, and assisting patients during exercises and activities.
• Observing patient responses and progress, providing data to the physical therapist.
• Collaborating with staff and communicating with caregivers and families about treatment plans.
• Transporting and positioning patients, securing them for therapy.
• Administering therapeutic exercises, massage, aquatic therapy, and modalities like ultrasound.
• Measuring joint motion, vital signs, and recording treatment data.
• Monitoring equipment and documenting usage and treatment administration.
• Fitting patients with braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of patient care for SNF populations.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective communication with staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state license.
• Proficiency with applicable standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients.
• Reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare