Role OverviewUnder the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services and Physical Therapists, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy treatment for assigned patients.
What You Will Do
The PTA must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have good written and verbal communication skills; and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required for effective communication with staff, patients, and families.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- At least two (2) years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the PA State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
- Indirect supervision licensure by the PA State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
- PA State Police criminal history check
- PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline)
- FBI fingerprint clearance
- CPR Certification
- Valid PA driver’s license
- Ability to transport self throughout facility
- Ability to travel to patient’s homes as required
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