Physical Therapist Assistant Unique Opportunity

Job Description

Job Description

*************NOTE - This position requires a California Physical Therapist Assistant License . Please only apply if you are a licensed PTA or will be receiving your license in the near future. Thank you!
Unique Opportunity! We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our private outpatient clinic that uses in-house diagnostics to find root cause of conditions serving Lafayette, CA and the eastern Bay Area of California.

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!

New Graduates and Seasoned Physical Therapist Assistants welcome! Join our talented and innovative team!

Lafayette Physical Therapy is a leading provider of physical therapy, diagnostic, and wellness services. Our progressive, hands-on approach is recognized as providing exceptionally high-quality care. Our in house diagnostic services for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)/Electromyography (EMG) help us get to the root cause of pain and dysfunction quickly so we can provide more effective care and give our patients greater understanding and peace of mind.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with a passion for delivering top-notch healthcare. If you're interested in utilizing evidence-based treatments and working alongside experienced Physical Therapists to help restore our patients' health and quality of life, then we are looking for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of individualized therapy programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting patients' status and reporting to a Physical Therapist.
• Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care.
• Use technology and equipment to assist with therapy.
• Communicate with patients and their families regarding therapy goals and progress.

Desired qualifications:

• Valid California Physical Therapist Assistant license. (Or Pending)
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Orthopedic and Geriatric experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves (Not Required):

• 2-3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy.
• Experience in out-patient physical therapy setting.
• Experience with Neurological cases.
• Experience with electronic health records and digital documentation.

Perks:

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus!
• Strong team focused on helping our community get back to health!
• Mentorship program available for new graduates through seasoned PTAs interested in honing their skillset
• Schedule Flexibility
• 3 weeks/Year Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual years 1-3 (With status of Part Time 30+ hours per week and Full Time 35+ hours per week)
• 4 weeks/Year Paid Time Off (PTO) upon completion of the 3rd year for Full Time 35+hours per week, and 5th year for Part Time 30+ hours per week.
• 7 Paid Holidays (With status of Part Time 30+ hours per week and Full Time 35+ hours per week. Based on scheduled day the holiday falls on)
• Medical Benefits (With status of Part Time 30+ hours per week and Full Time 35+ hours per week)
• Dental and Vision Benefits (With status of Part Time 30+ hours per week and Full Time 35+ hours per week)
• Legal Shield and Identity Shield Voluntary employee paid plan
• 401K with company contribution (Available after 1 year)
• Legal Shield and Identity Shield Voluntary employee paid plan
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Regular Educational In-services and Article Reviews
• Employee Discounts on Physical Therapy, Massage Services, Wellness Services, and retail products.
• Direct Deposit