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Physical Therapist Assistant

Excelsia Injury Care provides management services to a network of healthcare companies supporting them in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation diagnostic surgical and pain management services for individuals affected by post-traumatic neuro-musculoskeletal injuries. With locations across Idaho Illinois Maryland Missouri Nevada New Jersey Pennsylvania Utah and Virginia we ensure accessible high-quality care tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our providers are leaders in personal injury and workers compensation care with a proven track record of helping patients recover and reach their maximum recovery potential. Our mission is to restore quality of life through patient-centric care supporting those injured in motor vehicle or work-related accidents. We take an interdisciplinary approach ensuring patients receive coordinated care from evaluation through treatment with the goal of achieving optimal recovery outcomes. Founded on the values of respect and trustworthiness we are committed to delivering services that adhere to the highest legal regulatory and ethical standards. As responsible corporate citizens we integrate environmental social and governance (ESG) considerations into our business practices ensuring that we positively impact the healthcare companies we serve our employees and the communities we reach.

Diversity Statement: Excelsia Injury Care is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed gender pregnancy or related medical conditions age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability genetic predisposition marital civil union or partnership status sexual orientation gender identity or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.

Who Are We Looking For

We are in need of a PTA with strong orthopedic and manual skills who can work collaboratively in a multimodal approach that is patient-centered! Our Physical Therapist Assistant need to be self-motivated very organized caring and have a degree from an APTA accredited physical therapy program as well as a current license to practice.

What Qualifications Do You Need To Possess

Must have graduated from an APTA accredited therapy assistant program with a minimal of an Associates degree and be eligible for State Board Examination. Individuals must pass the licensing exam in order to continue practice beyond a temporary license. PTA must maintain all requirements of State licensure.

What Does It Report To

Supervising Licensed Physical Therapist Site Supervisor Clinical Director Owners and Directors.

What Are The Primary Responsibilities

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) may treat patients ONLY under the direction of a Physical Therapist as defined in the State law. The PTA may perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the Supervising Physical Therapist. The PTA may administer treatment with therapeutic exercise massage mechanical devices and therapeutic agents that use the properties of air water electricity sound or light. The PTA may make minor modifications to treatment plans within the predetermined plan of care assist the physical therapist with evaluations and document treatment progress. The ability of the PTA to perform the selected and delegated tasks shall be assessed by the supervising physical therapist. The PTA shall not perform interpretation of referrals physical therapy evaluation re-evaluation major modification of treatment plan final discharge of the patient or therapeutic techniques beyond the skill and knowledge of the PTA or without proper supervision.

What Physical Demands Should You Be Aware Of

General Demands for the Physical Therapy Assistant position are listed under the'medium duty category in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles as published by The U.S. Department of Labor. The physical demands incorporated at Excelsia are not to exceed this level. All employees should seek assistance from another individual to prevent any lifting beyond a 50 lb level. The Sit/Stand/Walk ratios tend to be equal at 33 of the day. This ratio remains within the control of the therapist depending on the task that needs to be accomplished.

Benefits

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance