What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at STAR Physical Therapy?
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.
What You'll Do
** _Our Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy_** **:**
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.
What You'll Do
- Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following established protocols and patient care guidelines
- Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
- Support in ensuring patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians meets standards
- Assist in completing written plans of care, developing goals based on evaluation findings, and contributing to comprehensive programs to attain goals
- Support in implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing essential physical therapy treatments
- Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist
- Graduate from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Exercise, manual-based skills with sports rehabilitation experience
- Current state of Virginia license or license eligible
- Excellent patient care and communication skills with the ability to multitask while providing an exceptional experience for anyone who enters the clinic
- A passion for physical therapy and patient care
- Outgoing and energetic personality. Most importantly – you need to have FUN while you work!
- The mindset and determination to emotionally invest and crush all your work goals
** _Our Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy_** **:**
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Excellent benefits package including 401(k)!
- Health/Dental/RX Benefits.
- Paid Time Off, plus Major Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Get to interact with a great team, support staff, and so much more!
