Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Mobility & Quality of Life

Cadia-Healthcare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical,Dental,Vision benefits

401k with company match

Life insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Dover, DE team. The PTA will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and promote functional mobility to enhance quality of life. Responsibilities include thorough documentation and standardized testing with regular treatment adjustments.

The role emphasizes evidence-based techniques to improve strength, range of motion, balance, and gait, supporting patients’ recovery and independence within a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations.
• Assist in administering standardized tests/measures for each evaluation and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient pain, strength, range of motion, and functional capacity; record findings for treatment planning.
• Use evidence-based treatment techniques and activities to improve mobility, balance, transfers and gait.

Skills

Screenings

Evaluations

Documentation

CPR certification

Education

Active PTA license (state)

Job description

Cadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Dover, DE team. The PTA will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and promote functional mobility to enhance quality of life. Responsibilities include thorough documentation and standardized testing with regular treatment adjustments.

The role emphasizes evidence-based techniques to improve strength, range of motion, balance, and gait, supporting patients’ recovery and independence within a skilled nursing setting.