PTA: Patient-Centered Therapy + Tuition Reimbursement

Oak Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401K retirement plan

Mentorship Programs

Job summary

Oak Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center invites a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will promote, facilitate, and maintain health and participation in life under a physician-approved plan of care.

Responsibilities include designing individualized therapy programs, educating patients and caregivers, and supervising support staff while ensuring safety and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized therapy programs to restore and enhance patient performance.
• Identify when to refer to other healthcare professionals as needed for comprehensive care.
• Instruct and train patients and caregivers in skills for promoting independence and quality of life.
• Supervise PTAs, provisional licensees, students, and support staff per state requirements.
• Create personalized care plans using diverse treatment techniques and evidence-based approaches.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with proven interventions.
• Promote healthy lifestyles by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

CPR certification

Job description

Oak Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center invites a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will promote, facilitate, and maintain health and participation in life under a physician-approved plan of care.

Responsibilities include designing individualized therapy programs, educating patients and caregivers, and supervising support staff while ensuring safety and evidence-based practice.