PTA - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSITANT

Tri-State Orthopaedics; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Tri-State Orthopaedics' North Hills office in McCandless is seeking a part-time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to assist PTs in aquatic and fall prevention programs.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PTA education, PA licensure, and strong communication/EMR skills. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. This position emphasizes rehabilitation and patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Two-year CAPTE-accredited Associate Degree required.
• Current Pennsylvania PTA license/certification.
• Competency in therapy treatment principles and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Assist PTs in aquatic and fall prevention program delivery.
• Carry out treatment goals, plans, and programs established by PT.
• Document daily progress notes and routine reports.
• Instruct patients and families on home exercise programs and daily living activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate billing information per facility procedures.
• Support staff training and in-services as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

EMR navigation

Education

CAPTE-accredited two-year Associate Degree (PTA)

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.