What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant position at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates?
VNA Alliance is hiring a full time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team .
The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA] is a professional qualified to provide physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA]?
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice!)
Flexible Schedule
Unparalleled Investment in Employees
QUALIFICATIONS for the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA]
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Certified as a physical therapy assistant with an indirect license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Has performed the minimum of 2,000 hours of physical-therapy related acts which have been signed off by a supervising LPT.
The individual must have worked three of the five previous five years in therapy with notarization of application and copy of their resume.
Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES for the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA]
Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
Implements the therapy program established by the LPT, providing services to prevent disability, relieve pain, restoring function and independence to achieve the patient’s full potential following disease or injury.
Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from physical therapy services
