Pta - Physical Therapist Assistant

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A DIFFERENCE IN THE WELLBEING OF OTHERS?

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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.

Aquatic and Fall Prevention experience a plus!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adhering to a part-time weekly work schedule of 16 hours in our North Hills office.

• The primary responsibility will be to assist the Physical Therapists (PT) in carrying out an Aquatic and Fall Prevention Program.

• Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the PT.

• Assisting 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.

• Instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment if necessary.

• Preparing daily clinical notes and routine progress reports.

• Instructing patients and family members regarding in-home exercise programs and activities of daily living.

• Maintaining confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab-related information.

• Maintaining accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.

• Complying with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.

• Assisting with staff/family member training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services, as well as consultations.

• Reviewing and adhering to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Tri-State Physical Therapy.

Qualifications:

• Physical Therapist Assistant education, obtained in a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited two-year Associate Degree program.

• Current Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensure/Certification.

• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Proficient in navigating through electronic medical records.

If you would like to be a Member of our AMAZING Team, please reply here or you may apply on our website, www.tristateortho.com 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 412-369-0150 or email your information to Sue Reighard, Human Resources Specialist, at sreighard@tristateortho.com .