PTA-Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse clinical settings. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with licensed physical therapists to implement personalized care plans, assist patients in their recovery journeys, and promote optimal mobility and function. Your expertise will help improve patients' quality of life through hands-on therapy, education, and compassionate support. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Duties

• Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and executing individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Provide direct patient care through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, and modalities to reduce pain and enhance mobility.
• Monitor patient progress, document responses to treatments, and communicate observations to the supervising therapist for ongoing plan adjustments.
• Support patients across various settings including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health environments, acute care hospitals, and outpatient clinics specializing in orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, and rehabilitation.
• Educate patients and their families on physiotherapy exercises, injury prevention strategies, discharge planning, and self-care techniques to foster independence.
• Maintain accurate medical terminology records and detailed documentation of care plans, treatment sessions, and patient outcomes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and ensure seamless transitions between care settings.
• Utilize specialized skills such as trigger point therapy to alleviate muscle tension and improve tissue health for enhanced recovery outcomes.
• Uphold safety standards by conducting routine inspections of treatment areas and ensuring proper use of equipment.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with certification or licensure as required by state law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and physiotherapy principles essential for effective patient care.
• Proven experience working in inpatient settings or skilled nursing facilities; experience in home health or outpatient clinics is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with a broad range of clinical environments including acute care hospitals, outpatient orthopedic clinics, geriatrics programs, pediatric rehabilitation, and specialized therapy services.
• Strong skills in manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy along with comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy modalities.
• Ability to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Excellent communication skills for educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams effectively.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks including standing for extended periods, assisting with patient mobility, and performing manual therapies safely. Join us in delivering energetic, transparent, and expert-driven care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive while making a positive impact on our community’s health journey.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $24.02 - $28.92 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Language:

• Russian (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29