Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - Outpatient

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient rehabilitation. You will assist with modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

You will help prepare patients, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning. A specialty PTA program completion and PA licensure are required, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in PA.
• Completion of a specialty Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Experience with PT modalities and gait training preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision of a licensed PT.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT treatment program under supervision and progresses patient safely.
• Prepares patient for treatment and positions for comfort and safety.
• Administers various treatment modalities safely and appropriately.
• Implements active and passive therapeutic exercises.
• Performs gait and transfer training.
• Measures ROM, strength, and vital signs.
• Fits and adjusts canes, walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs.
• Instructs on use of orthoses and prostheses.
• Discusses treatment changes with supervising PT.
• Educates patient and family on home exercise programs.
• Keeps PT informed of patient status and issues.
• Performs discharge planning as part of rehab team.
• Assesses equipment needs and ensures resources are available.
• Documents patient care per policy.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Physiotherapy

Rehab Assessment And Care

Rehabilitation Practices/Programs

Therapeutic Treatment

Health Care Policy And Ethics

Education

Specialty program training

Job description

Location

Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to aid in the total rehabilitation of the patient via use of various modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional activities.

Job Duties

• Performs a physical therapy treatment program developed by the physical therapist and progresses the patient through the program in a safe and competent manner.
• Prepares patient for treatment by explaining the treatment process and positioning the patient for comfort, safety, and optimal response to the treatment.
• Administers various treatment modalities in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Utilizes appropriate active and passive therapeutic exercise programs and equipment safely and effectively such as range of motion, strengthening, stretching, and isokinetic training.
• Performs gait training, transfer training, and other functional activities.
• Performs selected measurement procedures consistently and accurately such as joint range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body partsand vital signs.
• Fits patients for and adjusts assistive devices such as canes, walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs appropriate to the patient's diagnosis.
• Instructs and trains the patient in the proper use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and assistive devices.
• Modifies treatment procedures as indicated by patient response to treatment within the limits specified in the treatment plan and discusses treatment changes with the supervising physical therapist.
• Provides instruction to patient and family specific to the patient's needs and individual treatment program.
• Keeps the physical therapist aware of patient's status and any problems that may arise.
• Performs discharge planning activities in a timely and effective manner as a member of the rehab team and as directed by the physical therapist.
• Provides for patient equipment needs when applicable.
• Instructs patient and family in home exercise programs, safe performance of mobility skills, and the safe use and operation of equipment as indicated.
• Performs all documentation responsibilities pertinent to patient care legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.

Position Details

Hours: Full time, 40 hour a week

Education Requirement: Training from a specialty program

License Requirement: Must be licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of PA.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Skills

• Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Physiotherapy
• Rehab Assessment And Care
• Rehabilitation Practices/Programs
• Teamwork
• Therapeutic Treatment

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger Commitment

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Additional Statements

Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.