Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Avir Trilogy; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

401k match

Paid holidays

Family health insurance

Scrubs on Wheels

Voluntary benefits

Corporate support

Competitive pay

Job summary

Avir Trilogy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll carry out daily treatment plans, guide patients through prescribed exercise and gait training, and track their progress so the care plan keeps pace with them.

You will perform hands-on therapy, assist with gait training, apply modalities, document patient responses, and communicate with the supervising PT.

Qualifications

• Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of hire.
• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain calm under pressure.
• Patience, tact, and a positive attitude with patients, families, and staff.
• Comfort working with patients who are ill, disabled, elderly, or at times upset.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and safely assist with patient transfers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Physical Therapist in developing and carrying out individual patient care plans, and complete daily therapy assignments toward treatment goals.
• Take responsibility for the daily care of your assigned patients.
• Guide patients through prescribed passive, assistive, and resistive exercise programs to build strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.
• Apply prescribed modalities such as ultrasound, muscle stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, and whirlpool, within your demonstrated competency and available equipment.
• Assist with gait training using parallel bars, walkers, crutches, canes, and braces to improve ambulation.
• Perform other therapeutic activities including massage and body mechanics instruction.
• Observe patients during treatment and note any significant change in condition.
• Chart patient response and overall progress, and refer patients back to the Physical Therapist for reevaluation as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the Physical Therapist on program design, implementation, and progress, and seek their guidance when a situation calls for it.

Skills

Independent work

Patience

Calm under pressure

Team communication

Education

Associate degree PTA

Job description

Avir Trilogy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant who wants hands-on time with patients and the satisfaction of watching progress happen week over week. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll carry out daily treatment plans, guide patients through prescribed exercise and gait training, and track their progress so the care plan keeps pace with them.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Physical Therapist in developing and carrying out individual patient care plans, and complete daily therapy assignments toward treatment goals.

• Take responsibility for the daily care of your assigned patients.

• Guide patients through prescribed passive, assistive, and resistive exercise programs to build strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.

• Apply prescribed modalities such as ultrasound, muscle stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, and whirlpool, within your demonstrated competency and available equipment.

• Assist with gait training using parallel bars, walkers, crutches, canes, and braces to improve ambulation.

• Perform other therapeutic activities including massage and body mechanics instruction.

• Observe patients during treatment and note any significant change in condition.

• Chart patient response and overall progress, and refer patients back to the Physical Therapist for reevaluation as needed.

• Communicate regularly with the Physical Therapist on program design, implementation, and progress, and seek their guidance when a situation calls for it.
  

Exciting Benefits for Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Competitive compensation.

• Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday!

• 401k with a match!

• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.

• Health insurance for the entire family!

• Scrubs on Wheels.

• Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting.

• Exceptional Corporate Support.
  

Qualifications for Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of hire.

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain calm under pressure.

• Patience, tact, and a positive attitude with patients, families, and staff.

• Comfort working with patients who are ill, disabled, elderly, or at times upset.

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and safely assist with patient transfers.
  

About the Company:

We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our "Your Voice" philosophy.

Avir Trilogy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.