Physical Therapist Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: PA Lower Burrell - Lower Burrell, PA 15068Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareWhy work for us as a PTA? *AI assisted documentation *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: Part - time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Referral program 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#