What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at The Physical Therapy Institute?
SIGN ON BONUS OFFEREDRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Why work for us as a PTA?
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- Full continuing education benefits, live and web basedAre 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 includemodalitiestherapeutic exercisemanual therapydaily documentation in a team setting with the Physical TherapistHelp patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groupsRead instructions from Physical TherapistWork directly with Physical Therapist to assist patientsComplete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperworkTeach patients techniques like balance trainingIndirect supervision helpful but not required.Job Type : Full-timeExpected hours : 40 per weekSalary : Negotiable up to $25 / hrBenefits : 401(k)401(k) matchingContinuing education creditsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programOther Supplemental insurancesHealthcare setting : OutpatientMedical specialties : OrthopedicsPhysical & Rehabilitation MedicineSports MedicineSchedule : Monday to FridayWork Location : In personGraduate of an associate degree / two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant EducationLicensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in PennsylvaniaIndirect supervision license preferred but not requiredA person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical & / or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the positionA person who can meet the physical demand level of the positionPHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY : Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally : Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and enduranceLiftingroutinely loads of 5-35 pounds fromFloor to waistWaist to shoulderShoulder to overheadCarryingroutinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50Pushing-routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleysSustaining a grip-routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50#Guarding a lift load routinely of 120-140#
Salary : $25
