Proactive Physical Therapy Assistant — Patient Care

Paycom; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy is seeking a detail-oriented Physical Therapist Assistant to support physical therapy treatments and safety protocols on-site. The PTA will prepare equipment, assist the Physical Therapist, and monitor patients during procedures under the PT's direction.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in physical therapy or PTA program graduate, and a current CPR certificate; 2 years' experience in a PT facility or similar setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy or graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Physical Therapy facility, nursing home or rehabilitation agency preferred.
• Current CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the facility.
• Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient, keeping them informed of additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress.
• Aid in the care and safety of patients.
• Prepare equipment for patient treatments as requested by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in selected procedures, according to the PT’s directions, by checking patient and equipment during treatment for both comfort and safety.
• Perform housekeeping duties; maintain order and cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Attend facility meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer engagement

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Graduation from accredited PTA program

Tools

Job description

Phoenix Physical Therapy is seeking a detail-oriented Physical Therapist Assistant to support physical therapy treatments and safety protocols on-site. The PTA will prepare equipment, assist the Physical Therapist, and monitor patients during procedures under the PT's direction.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in physical therapy or PTA program graduate, and a current CPR certificate; 2 years' experience in a PT facility or similar setting is preferred.