Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance was founded in 2007 to bring the region another level of care focused on the highest standards of clinical excellence. This focus on excellence is driving the success of the health of Premier's patients and communities. Since its founding, Premier has achieved ABPTRFE accreditation for our in-house Sports Residency and Orthopedic Residency Program, and has created an environment to continue enabling the growth of physical therapists who have a patient-centered focus on the development of the highest clinical standards.

Premier PT is an outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy group treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain for all conditions. We specialize in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, dry needling, vestibular interventions, splinting and certified hand therapy, industrial injury prevention and rehabilitation, recovery from auto accident injuries, post-concussion treatment, balance training, post-surgical rehabilitation, athletic training, and the treatment and rehabilitation of all types of acute and chronic pain and injury conditions. We believe strongly in serving our communities, and we provide outreach Athletic Training services to nine Delaware high schools and multiple community sport organizations. We currently have ten locations throughout Delaware!

Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance has an immediate opening for a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant for our fun and energetic outpatient clinic in Middletown.

What You'll Do:

• Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
• Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
• Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
• Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
• Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments
• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Current State of Delaware Physical Therapist Assistant license, CPR certification.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.

Employment as a Physical Therapist Assistant with Premier Offers:

• Highly competitive salary and performance compensation packages that reward you for your productivity and clinical excellence!
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Unparalleled CEU and PTO options that give you flexibility to grow professionally and create work-life balance on your own terms!
  • Health, dental, vision benefits and more!
  • 401k retirement plan, disability, and life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Cell phone, travel and shopping discount plans
• Multi-level focused leadership training and development
• Salary increases and reimbursement for fees associated with Board Clinical Specialty Certification and other specialties
• Advancement opportunities as our footprint in Delaware continues to grow