What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant position at Concordia Lutheran Ministries?
Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!
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]?
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
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
- 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
- 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
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
