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PTA / Rehabilitation Assistant – Orthopedic Integrative Medical Clinic
Advanced Spine, Joint & Therapy Centers
Pay: $20.00per hour
Position: Full-Time PTA / Rehabilitation Assistant
Advanced Spine, Joint & Therapy Centers is seeking a motivated, dependable, and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Rehabilitation Assistant to join our growing integrative medical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys orthopedic rehabilitation and hands-on patient care and wants to work in a multidisciplinary medical environment.
ABOUT OUR CLINIC
Advanced Spine, Joint & Therapy Centers is an integrative medical and orthopedic clinic focused on providing comprehensive, non-surgical treatment for patients suffering from musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
Our team works collaboratively and includes:
Medical Doctor
Chiropractor
Physical Rehabilitation Team
Clinical and Rehabilitation Assistants
We treat a wide variety of orthopedic conditions involving the spine, joints, muscles, and extremities. Our goal is to combine medical care, chiropractic care, rehabilitation, and advanced non-surgical therapies to help patients improve function, mobility, strength, and quality of life.
CONDITIONS WE COMMONLY TREAT
Our patient population includes individuals experiencing:
Neck pain
Lower-back pain
Degenerative disc conditions
Sciatica and radiating pain
Knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Joint pain and stiffness
Muscle weakness and tightness
Mobility and range-of-motion limitations
Sports and overuse injuries
Chronic musculoskeletal conditions
Other orthopedic conditions
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The PTA / Rehabilitation Assistant will work directly with our providers and rehabilitation team to help carry out individualized patient treatment plans.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting patients with prescribed therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation programs
Working with orthopedic patients to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and function
Assisting with rehabilitation of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
Assisting with knee, shoulder, hip, and extremity rehabilitation
Preparing patients and treatment areas for therapy
Assisting with non-surgical spinal decompression/traction treatments
Assisting with electrical stimulation and other therapeutic modalities
Assisting with shockwave therapy and other clinic-based treatments as permitted by training and applicable scope-of-practice requirements
Monitoring patients during rehabilitation and communicating changes or concerns to the appropriate licensed provider
Documenting patient participation and treatment information accurately
Maintaining clean, organized, and professional rehabilitation areas
Providing excellent customer service and creating a positive patient experience
Working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment
Collaborating with the medical doctor, chiropractor, and rehabilitation team
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced or strongly interested in orthopedics and physical rehabilitation
Comfortable working directly with patients throughout the day
Energetic, professional, and dependable
Positive and encouraging with patients
Able to follow treatment protocols and provider instructions
Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
Organized and attentive to detail
A strong communicator and team player
Passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
Previous orthopedic, physical therapy, chiropractic, sports medicine, or rehabilitation experience
Experience with therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation
Experience working with musculoskeletal and orthopedic patients
PTA education/licensure is a plus for applicants seeking the PTA role
CPR/BLS certification is a plus
Candidates with strong rehabilitation experience who are not licensed PTAs may be considered for the Rehabilitation Assistant position, with duties limited to those appropriate for that role and applicable regulations.
COMPENSATION
Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour
WHY JOIN ADVANCED SPINE, JOINT & THERAPY CENTERS?
This is not a traditional single-discipline rehabilitation environment. You will have the opportunity to work as part of an integrative orthopedic team alongside a medical doctor, chiropractor, and physical rehabilitation professionals.
Our clinic focuses on treating the patient from multiple angles while providing a professional, energetic, and patient-centered environment.
If you have a passion for orthopedics, rehabilitation, and helping patients get back to doing the things they love, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us about your previous orthopedic, rehabilitation, physical therapy, or chiropractic experience.
Advanced Spine, Joint & Therapy Centers
Integrative Medical Chiropractic Physical Rehabilitation Orthopedic Care
Degree required
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20