What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho position at NovaCare Rehabilitation?
Overview
Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular, and Concussion
Location: NovaCare Chevy Chase MD
Status: Full Time 40 hours
Sign on bonus and / or loan help available
At NovaCare Chevy Chase, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
We are open to consider physical therapist assistants of all experience levels able to support a new graduate licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA) with defined mentorship program.
We treat a diverse population of teens through geriatrics with specialty services to include vestibular and concussion programs on top of general orthopedics and sports medicine.
Schedule: Full time 40 hours treating until 700PM twice a week. Last patient is schedule an hour prior to close. Early days begin at 730A.
Benefits and Incentives
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
- Multiple and affordable BC/BC PPO option and HSA
- Company matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) with Holidays PLUS Paid Sick Time (PST)
For additional details, contact our regional recruiter, Shanel!
Shanel Green
OP Talent Acquisition Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
- Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
- CPR certification
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
