ACHHH is seeking to add a physical therapy assistant to our growing team! The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization In-service Education Program.

This is a full time position with competitive benefits including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance as well as Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, paid Holidays, incentive bonus' and paid time off.

This could be a home health setting or at one of our outpatient therapy spaces.

Qualifications
- Patient care experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy
- Previous experience working in a hospital or clinical setting
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Proficiency in acute care techniques
- Training in trigger point therapy
- Certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Premium skill in occupational health

These qualifications are essential for success in the role of a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: On the road