PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence in Austin

Sevita; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant in Austin, TX to join NeuroRestorative’s team. The role is full-time (32–40 hours per week) with no weekend shifts and benefits including health/vision/dental insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) match.

You will administer PT treatments under PT supervision, document sessions, perform therapeutic exercises and gait training, and assist participants using canes, crutches, walkers, and splints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a human services or related field.
• Current PTA license in the state of work.
• Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of Physical Therapists.
• Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT treatments and document therapy sessions or reasons for absence.
• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles.
• Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
• Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch within safety limits.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
• Provide gait training and training in use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train at homebound and community level.
• Measure ROM, vital signs, and MMT to assist therapists and evaluate progress.
• Confer with staff to modify and coordinate current treatment plans with a trans-disciplinary team.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation, licensure, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contraindications of PT modalities.
• Assess equipment needs and maintenance.

Skills

PTA license

Therapy equipment knowledge

Multi-tasking

Reliable and caring

Team oriented

Commitment to mission

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current PTA license in state of work

Job description

Sevita is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant in Austin, TX to join NeuroRestorative’s team. The role is full-time (32–40 hours per week) with no weekend shifts and benefits including health/vision/dental insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) match.

You will administer PT treatments under PT supervision, document sessions, perform therapeutic exercises and gait training, and assist participants using canes, crutches, walkers, and splints.