Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Surgical Institute of Reading Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient orthopedic clinic dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our clinics have won Best of Berks for Rehabilitation Services for 4 years straight. We specialize in treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, helping patients return to their optimal level of function and wellness.

The Physical Therapy Assistant supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by assisting patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring exercises sets and repetitions, performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as well as provide PT, PTA, OT, & COTAs modalities for application.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Current BLS certification.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to follow directions and perform multiple tasks.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.