PTA Therapy Assistant — Weekly Pay + 401(k) Match

The Springs at Lafayette; Burrows (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA

First-time homebuyers program

Life insurance

Job summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Lafayette, IN, operates under the direction of a Physical Therapist to deliver therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary setting, aligned with professional standards and ethics. The position emphasizes hands-on care, documentation, and collaborative care planning within a supportive team.

Licensure as a PTA and CPR certification are required or preferred, with education from an accredited PTA program; experience ranges from 0 to 1 year.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0-1 years
• Licenses and Certifications: PTA licensure or certification, CPR preferred

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 and any concerns 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.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Lafayette, IN, operates under the direction of a Physical Therapist to deliver therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary setting, aligned with professional standards and ethics. The position emphasizes hands-on care, documentation, and collaborative care planning within a supportive team.

Licensure as a PTA and CPR certification are required or preferred, with education from an accredited PTA program; experience ranges from 0 to 1 year.