Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

CommuniCare; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at their Wexford Healthcare Center. This role involves ensuring effective client care, collaborating with Physical Therapists, and contributing to the rehab team's success. The ideal candidate should have a degree in PTA and a valid license, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills while respecting client confidentiality.

Benefits

Competitive wages

PTO plans

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• Education in a CAPTE-accredited program is mandatory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Verifies client information and implements treatment plans with a Physical Therapist.
• Helps clients improve their quality of life and maintain confidentiality.
• Participates in continuing education for professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Therapy techniques

Client interaction

Education

CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree

Physical Therapy Assistant License

Job description

FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

CommuniCare Rehab , a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a FULL TIME position available for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Wexford Healthcare Center . Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family . This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy.

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans . We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical , dental and vision coverage , from quality benefit carriers . We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts .

Qualifications:

• Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
• Agree to abide by the APTA Practice Standards/Code of Conduct
• Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)
• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to travel as necessary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence.
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.
• Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Assist in leading interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Job Requisition: R-0000046163

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