PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant

Concordia Home Health and Hospice of Bethlen is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant PTA. The Physical Therapy Assistant PTA is needed for our patients in Ligonier and the surrounding areas. 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 Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE