PTA - Full Time - Norwalk

NOMS Healthcare; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness incentive program

Competitive pay

Job summary

NOMS Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Norwalk, OH team. You will support physical therapists by guiding patients through exercises, helping with movement, and contributing to a high-quality care environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an Ohio PTA license, with the ability to read patient information and manage multiple tasks. LONG with travel between facilities and standing for extended periods, this role emphasizes patient-centered care and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to read and comprehend patient information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting patient status and reporting to a physical therapist.
• Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care.
• Treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching.
• Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients.
• Educate a patient and family members about what to do after treatment.
• Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Current PTA license (OH)

Ability to read and comprehend patient information

Multitasking

Job description

NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.

At the heart of our culture are the values that guide everything we do: Trust, Teamwork, Patient-Centered Care, Community Focus, and High Quality. These principles are more than words on a page — they shape how we serve, collaborate, and grow together. Do our values speak to you?

We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!

The Challenge (Job Summary)

As a physical therapy assistant, you have the opportunity to live our core values every day by helping our patients in all walks of life, providing high quality care, working with an excellent team, being a trusted resource for our patients and team members, and having an impact in the community through our engagement and volunteer efforts. In addition, the ideal candidate will work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. PTA will help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.

Your Day to Day & Essential Functions:

• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting patient status and reporting it to a physical therapist.
• Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care.
• Treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching.
• Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients.
• Educate a patient and family members about what to do after treatment.
• Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment.

What You Need to Succeed (Competencies, Education):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to read and comprehend patient information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What We Offer You:

A Wonderful Environment: This position is based in Norwalk, Ohio. The office has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to work with stellar patients.

Benefits: NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options. NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.

Competitive Pay: We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities: We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training program for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Physical Therapist Assistants may spend a lot of time on their feet while working with patients. May be required to lift and move patients or heavy equipment. Many work in multiple facilities and have to travel from one job to another. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.

NOMS Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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