Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Up to $10K Student Loan Support Position Type: Full Time Days

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Future Security : 401(k) with matching Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance , because we invest in your future. Educational Tuition Assistance Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

Paid Time Off Life Insurance

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for children and adults affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence.

Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and collaborates on adjustments to achieve clinical outcomes across diverse patient populations. Implements therapeutic interventions that focus on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily functional abilities. Administers treatment methods and modalities under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring they align with current physical therapy practices.

Monitors patient progress and provides timely feedback to the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient responses and treatment effectiveness. Provides patient education on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and self-management strategies that promote recovery and improve function. Ensures treatment approaches are tailored to the patient’s age, developmental level, cultural background, and individual goals.

Completes clear, concise, and accurate documentation of patient care, including treatment plans, interventions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations, adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care, including participation in discharge planning and recommendations for ongoing therapy or supportive services.

Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control and safety protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications 0-1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, modalities, and interventions used in physical therapy. Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and team members. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate documentation and treatment planning. Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and regulatory standards.

Physical stamina to assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises. Licenses and Certifications PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant license in state of employment required BLS - Basic Life Support required