Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite nearsite and network health centers and virtual primary care Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work reflecting the companys commitment to building an inclusive high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at

ABOUT THE JOB

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for a combination of clinical and client facing worksite support. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assuring that all patients receive top notch musculoskeletal care. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to facilitate attainment of physical therapy addition the Physical Therapist Assistant will help support the client in the worksite providing body mechanics education ergonomics and safety information wellness initiatives and other non-clinical worksite support. The Physical Therapist Assistant will also maintain a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team including but not limited to: physician PA/NP physical therapist occupational therapist health coach medical assistant etc.
• Implements patient plan of care through delivery of therapeutic exercise modalities manual therapies therapeutic activities and patient education as established by the physical therapist. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
• Communicates and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe quality patient care.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and timely by charting in the patients electronic medical record.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
• Protects patients and fellow staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Provides highest quality of customer service with compassion and respect for all patients
• Complies with federal state and local legal and professional requirements and practice acts.
• Provides client worksite injury prevention education ergonomic and safety coaching and worksite assessments as needed.
• Attendance at all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
• Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patients plan of care.
• To schedule follow-up appointments screenings and tests for client company employees.
• Assist in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited two-year college program for Physical Therapist Assistants that has been certified by the American Physical Therapy Association plus a minimum of 3 years experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state federal and APTA guidelines. Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population. Current BLS certification.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present education materials to multiple levels within a clients organization.
• Ergonomic training certification or experience a plus.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels within an organization working independently with appropriate limited supervision.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism in communications and relationships with patients clients co-workers Marathon corporate leadership and support staff employers prospects vendors and carriers.

Pay Range: $28.00-36.00/hr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidates years of experience and/or skill level.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health visit our careers page.

Required Experience:

Junior IC