What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Mon Valley) position at THE PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE INC?
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Why work for us as a PTA?
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*Full continuing education benefits, live and web based
Are you a compassionate, energetic Physical Therapist Assistant looking to make a career in an orthopedic private practice? We are looking for someone to help us make life long relationships with patients and their families as we assist them in achieving their health and wellness goals through physical therapy!
Your day to day duties would include
- modalities
- therapeutic exercise
- manual therapy
- daily documentation in a team setting with the Physical Therapist
- Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
- Read instructions from Physical Therapist
- Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
- Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
- Teach patients techniques like balance training
Indirect supervision helpful but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Salary: Negotiable up to $25/hr
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Other Supplemental insurances
Healthcare setting:
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Graduate of an associate degree/two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Education
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania
- Indirect supervision license preferred but not required
- A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position
- A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position
PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:
Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:
- Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
- Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from
- Floor to waist
- Waist to shoulder
- Shoulder to overhead
- Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’
- Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys
- Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50#
- Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140#
Salary : $25
