Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Overview

We are offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment). 

This is a casual position. 

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

Rehabilitation services are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence and bridging the transition from illness to wellness at home and community, by emphasizing the restoration of mobility and function. Join us in providing an Abundant Life® to patients, participants, residents and their families on our campuses and within their home communities.

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Licensed Physical Therapist in providing quality Physical Therapy services including resident/patient/client treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in an interdisciplinary environment at Lutheran SeniorLife Facilities/Agencies including, as assigned, skilled nursing facilities, LIFE programs, home health and/or outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred. Working knowledge of computer software required for documentation and communication.
• Maintains current PA License as a Physical Therapist Assistant, including meeting continuing education requirements.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Typical Work Hours

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