Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Why work for us as a PTA? We are looking for a compassionate, energetic Physical Therapist Assistant to make lifelong relationships with patients and their families as we assist them in achieving their health and wellness goals through physical therapy.

Job Description

• AI-assisted documentation
• Modalities
• Therapeutic exercise
• Manual therapy
• Daily documentation in a team setting with the Physical Therapist
• Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
• Read instructions from the Physical Therapist
• Work directly with the Physical Therapist to assist patients
• Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
• Teach patients techniques like balance training

Requirements

• Graduate of an associate degree/two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Education
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania
• Indirect supervision license preferred but not required
• A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post-training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position
• A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Other supplemental insurances

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Physical Demand Capacity

Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:

• Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
• Lifting routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, shoulder to overhead
• Carrying routinely loads of 5-10 pounds for 40-50 feet
• Pushing routinely loads of 5-150 pounds on casters, runners, or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50 pounds
• Guarding a lift load routinely of 120-140 pounds