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Tri-State Orthopaedics lists this PTA - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT opportunity in mccandless twp, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
LOOKING TO UTILIZE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE
nA DIFFERENCE IN THE WELLBEING OF OTHERS?
nLOOK NO FURTHER!
Tri-State Physical Therapy (TSPT), a division of Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is seeking a part-time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our well-established and growing physical therapy Practice in our North Hills Office located in McCandless.
nAquatic and Fall Prevention experience a plus!
nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
nnAdhering to a part-time weekly work schedule of 16 hours in our North Hills office.
nThe primary responsibility will be to assist the Physical Therapists (PT) in carrying out an Aquatic and Fall Prevention Program.
nImplementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the PT.
nAssisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients' long-term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.
nInstructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment if necessary.
nPreparing daily clinical notes and routine progress reports.
nInstructing patients and family members regarding in-home exercise programs and activities of daily living.
nMaintaining confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab-related information.
nMaintaining accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
nComplying with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.
nAssisting with staff/family member training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services, as well as consultations.
nReviewing and adhering to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Tri-State Physical Therapy.
n nQualifications:
nnPhysical Therapist Assistant education, obtained in a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited two-year Associate Degree program.
nCurrent Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensure/Certification.
nCompetency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.
nStrong verbal and written communication skills.
nGood organizational skills.
nProficient in navigating through electronic medical records.
n nIf you would like to be a Member of our AMAZING Team, please reply here or you may apply on our website, through the Careers tab located in the top right corner of the home page. Another option is to forward your resume and salary requirement to Eric Heimberger, Physical Therapy Operations Coordinator, via fax at or email your information to Sue Reighard, Human Resources Specialist, at
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