Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant – PTA

Allied Health – Physical Therapy Assistant

POSITION TYPE: Allied Health

SPECIALTY UNIT: Physical Therapy Assistant

LOCATION: Merced, CA

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

A Physical Therapy Assistant, supports Physical Therapists in helping patients who are recovering from injuries, management of pain and restore their mobility.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
• Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
• Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
• Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
• Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
• Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.
• Observe patients before, during and after undergoing therapy sessions and take consistent notes of their progress and health status for the Physical Therapist to review.
• Complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, emails and sanitizing the therapy rooms after sessions.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program (PTA) required.
• PTA Certification required.
• New grads welcome but one (1) year experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Ability to lift patients and help them move.
• Ability to read and execute detailed instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Good attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of anatomy.
• Knowledge of PT stretches and exercises.