Physical Therapy Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network
Akron, OH
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The role involves educating patients and their family members, ensuring patient safety, and completing accurate documentation.

What You Will Do

The Physical Therapist Assistant will perform physical therapy procedures, diagnose tests, and treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. They will also communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, and coworkers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a current license in the state of employment, a minimum of one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting, and the ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.

Requirements

  • Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment
  • Minimum of one year of experience as an PTA in an acute setting
  • Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
  • Knowledgeable on therapy best practices
  • Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments
  • Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
  • Detail-oriented and observant
  • Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
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