PTA: Impactful Rehab in a Supportive Team

Synchrony Rehab; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits (1

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification; CPR certification preferred. Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program; Experience: 0-1 years.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients' responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification; CPR certification preferred. Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program; Experience: 0-1 years.