Responsibilities
- Actively participates in patient care, notifying the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning the patient's condition.
- Follows the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practices within state practice guidelines.
- Exercises sound judgement, care, professionalism and skill in the performance of duties.
- Instructs and counsels patients effectively in exercises and recovery.
- Identifies patient’s needs and exhibits compassion and caring.
- Conveys potential modifications ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort to the Physical Therapist.
- Completes documentation in the EMR to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
- Under direct supervision of and with co-signature by a PT, records daily notes.
- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
- Helps treat patients by applying ice or heat packs, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as requested by PT.
- Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, is a team player.
- Reports any issues needing resolution to Physical Therapists.
Requirements
- Must be a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Must practice within state practice guidelines
- Must follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist
- Must complete documentation in the EMR
- Must work under the direct supervision of and with co-signature by a PT
Nice to Have
- All experience levels are encouraged to apply; we will train the right new graduate
- Coachability: Be able to take constructive feedback and turn it into actionable items
Benefits
- Mentorship Program: An exclusive mentorship program that strengthens clinical reasoning, refines hands-on skills, and builds confidence as an independent practitioner.
- Leadership Development Programs: Structured leadership development programs that help you strengthen your clinical skills and gain the knowledge, support, and tools to excel as a future leader in the field.
- Commitment to Personalized Care: Manageable caseloads that provide the time and flexibility to deliver thoughtful, individualized treatment.
- Generous Incentive Plan: Performance-based incentives that offer additional earning potential beyond base compensation.
- Endless Opportunities for Career Growth: Our expanding and evolving organization offers diverse career paths and leadership roles across multiple specialties and departments, giving you room to grow and advance your professional journey.
- Board Exam Support: In-house 1:1 tutoring to help you feel confident and prepared for the NPTE.
- AI-assisted Documentation: Streamline notetaking with cutting-edge technology, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- FULL TIME
- Confidentiality: Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Compliance: Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
