What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Jewish Association on Aging?
About Us
We are a patient-centered outpatient physical therapy clinic dedicated to helping individuals restore movement, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love. Our team values compassion, teamwork, and high‑quality care—and we’re looking for a motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join us.
Position Overview
As a PTA in our clinic, you’ll work closely with licensed Physical Therapists to deliver individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and support their progress from evaluation to discharge. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, meaningful patient interaction, and being part of a supportive clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional activities
- Manual techniques after therapeutic exercises and before functional activities.
- Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality patient care
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and ongoing care
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state approved, accredited physical therapy assistant program.
- Licensed as a physical therapy assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to input billing information into computer
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of basic documentation skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lifting: Regularly lifts and moves patients, equipment, patient supplies. Frequently lifts up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts and moves patients unassisted up to 50 pounds.
- Carrying: Carries medical supplies, and other items, weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Pushing/Pulling: Pushing and pulling is required when administering patient therapy and care.
- Climbing: Ability to use stairs, curbs, and walkways in order to access patient’s functional abilities.
- Bending: Required when administering patient care.
- Reaching/Turning/Twisting: May be required when administering care.
- Repetitive Motions:
- Hands: required for certain aspects of patient care such as simple grasping, fine manipulation.
EEOE
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,469 - $72,203