PTA-Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant

Full Time (80 hours biweekly)

Monday- Friday Day / Evening hours (between 7am-5pm)

Rotating Saturdays in the hospital.

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.

Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.

Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.

Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.

Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.

Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.

Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.

Provides outstanding service to all customers; Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Work Experience:

~ Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and

Courses and Training:

~ Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. WellSpan Health