PTA: Collaborative Rehab & Patient Care

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement the treatment plan under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will participate in program development and ensure compliant documentation and billing practices across Barclay Rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ethical and legal standards, and ongoing professional development while supporting patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical responsibilities in age-specific patient care.
• Responds to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
• Initiates discussion to modify programs with other medical team members.
• Discusses changes in treatment with the Physical Therapist promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.
• Maintains records accurately and timely as per policies.
• Documents education and training and patient/family level of achievement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement the treatment plan under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will participate in program development and ensure compliant documentation and billing practices across Barclay Rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ethical and legal standards, and ongoing professional development while supporting patient education and discharge planning.