What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at Aligned Orthopedic & Sports Therapy?
Who We Are
Aligned Orthopedic Partners is a leading provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal care to patients in the Mid-Atlantic. Aligned Ortho has over 125 providers including 50 board-certified orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and physiatrists with specializations across the spectrum of musculoskeletal care from eight clinic locations as well as affiliated surgery and ortho-specific urgent care centers. Our commitment to finding the best solutions for individual needs sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in providing exceptional care while remaining friendly, courteous, and efficient.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant who will share in our department’s mission to provide the highest quality of services to accommodate patient demand and our continued company growth. We provide a positive, encouraging work environment that is designed to retain quality clinicians. We strive for patient satisfaction and support our team to focus on quality interventions. We believe in mentoring new grads and advancing our commitment to excellence for experienced therapists who want to take their careers to the next level.
What You Will Do
Implement customized and individualized rehabilitation programs for people with orthopedic injuries. You will follow your cases from start to finish by performing the initial evaluation, all treatments, and discharge visits. This continuity of care contributes to our world-class patient satisfaction rating.
We strive to enrich the lives of our team and offer a variety of health and wellness benefits including medical and dental benefits, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, a matching 401K program, generous paid time off, and an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aligned Orthopedic Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. We celebrate what makes us different and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Aligned Orthopedic Partners is a leading provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal care to patients in the Mid-Atlantic. Aligned Ortho has over 125 providers including 50 board-certified orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and physiatrists with specializations across the spectrum of musculoskeletal care from eight clinic locations as well as affiliated surgery and ortho-specific urgent care centers. Our commitment to finding the best solutions for individual needs sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in providing exceptional care while remaining friendly, courteous, and efficient.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant who will share in our department’s mission to provide the highest quality of services to accommodate patient demand and our continued company growth. We provide a positive, encouraging work environment that is designed to retain quality clinicians. We strive for patient satisfaction and support our team to focus on quality interventions. We believe in mentoring new grads and advancing our commitment to excellence for experienced therapists who want to take their careers to the next level.
What You Will Do
Implement customized and individualized rehabilitation programs for people with orthopedic injuries. You will follow your cases from start to finish by performing the initial evaluation, all treatments, and discharge visits. This continuity of care contributes to our world-class patient satisfaction rating.
- Will document details of patient care electronically in a fashion that meets all state and federal guidelines.
- Observe the patients they are working with before, during, and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
- Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
- Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massages, to treat patients.
- Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
- Execute and conduct the rehabilitation program.
- Consult with your PT colleagues when needed to enhance patient outcomes.
- Communicate with the referring physicians on an as-needed basis.
- Work collaboratively with support staff and patient service coordinators.
- Have experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, but we also encourage new graduates to apply!
- Have a Physical Therapy Assistant degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Hold an active Physical Therapy Assistant license for either Maryland, Virginia or Washington DC (depending on location) or the ability to get licensed in the states we operate.
We strive to enrich the lives of our team and offer a variety of health and wellness benefits including medical and dental benefits, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, a matching 401K program, generous paid time off, and an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aligned Orthopedic Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. We celebrate what makes us different and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
