PTA - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Tri-State Orthopaedics; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Tri-State Orthopaedics is seeking a part-time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join the North Hills office in McCandless. The role focuses on supporting PTs in an aquatic and fall prevention program, implementing treatment goals, and assisting with a range of therapeutic interventions.

The PTA will educate patients on home programs and ensure accurate documentation and billing. The ideal candidate has a CAPTE-accredited two-year PTA degree, PA licensure, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited two-year Associate Degree required.
• Current Commonwealth of Pennsylvania licensure/certification.
• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient in navigating electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist PTs in implementing aquatic and fall prevention program.
• Carry out treatment goals and plans established by the PT.
• Provide posture, strengthening, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility and muscle-lengthening exercises.
• Instruct patients in prescribed equipment use and home exercise programs.
• Prepare daily clinical notes and routine progress reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and facility information.
• Maintain accurate billing information per facility procedures.
• Support staff and family education through in-services and consultations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

EMR navigation

Education

CAPTE-accredited two-year Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

LOOKING TO UTILIZE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE

A DIFFERENCE IN THE WELLBEING OF OTHERS?

LOOK NO FURTHER!

Tri-State Physical Therapy (TSPT), a division of Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is seeking a part-time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our well-established and growing physical therapy Practice in our North Hills Office located in McCandless.

Aquatic and Fall Prevention experience a plus!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adhering to a part-time weekly work schedule of 16 hours in our North Hills office.
• The primary responsibility will be to assist the Physical Therapists (PT) in carrying out an Aquatic and Fall Prevention Program.
• Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the PT.
• Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients' long-term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.
• Instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment if necessary.
• Preparing daily clinical notes and routine progress reports.
• Instructing patients and family members regarding in-home exercise programs and activities of daily living.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab-related information.
• Maintaining accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Complying with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.
• Assisting with staff/family member training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services, as well as consultations.
• Reviewing and adhering to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Tri-State Physical Therapy.

Qualifications:

• Physical Therapist Assistant education, obtained in a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited two-year Associate Degree program.
• Current Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensure/Certification.
• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient in navigating through electronic medical records.