What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Premier Physical Therapy?
Willingness to travel between locations (Reading and Allentown) is a bonus
Duties
- Perform therapeutic exercises and activities
- Help patients with mobility and functional activities
- Administer modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation
- Monitor patients' progress
- Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress
Skills
- Experience in outpatient settings
- Strong knowledge of human physiology to understand the body's response to therapy and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Familiarity with occupational health practices to assist patients in returning to work or improving their work-related abilities
- Understanding of medical terminology to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals and document patient information accurately
- Excellent patient care skills, including empathy, active listening, and effective communication
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy to identify musculoskeletal issues and develop targeted treatment plans
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Reading, PA 19610 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Reading, PA 19610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $50
