Physical Therapist Assistant PTA-IS - Aliquippa, PA
US-PA-Aliquippa
CCC
Req #: 186163
Type: Per Diem
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Overview: Experience the power of physical therapy! NovaCare Rehabilitation in Aliquippa, PA has an immediate opening for a compassionate and driven licensed PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with indirect supervision license to provide patient care. Our highly trained and respected physical therapy team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote the well-being of our patients. We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment and manual therapy techniques to create individualized treatment plans that help each patient achieve their specific goals. Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide skilled care to our patients and grow with the nation's leader in outpatient physical therapy. PTAs with indirect supervision license are welcome to apply! We are unable to consider new graduates for this opportunity. Hours Needed: PRN - As Needed. Clinic is open Mon - Fri. Compensation. Commensurate with experience. Applying. To apply, create an on-line profile and upload your resume to complete our HR application. NovaCare Rehabilitation is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. We operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Associates, KORT, and Saco Bay Physical Therapy. Together, these brands comprise a national network of more than 1800 centers in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The centers offer a wide range of general physical therapy services such as hand therapy, sports medicine and work injury prevention and management. Throughout the country, we also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools and serve as the exclusive physical rehabilitation provider to several major U.S. corporations. #ACN Responsibilities: * Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures. * Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care. * Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff. * In states where permitted: document in charts using accepted medical terminology and format. Qualifications: Required Credentials: * A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE. * State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice. * Indirect supervision license required with 1 year of recent outpatient experience. * Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Physical Requirements: * Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone. * Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift. * Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction. * Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions. * Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. * Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment. * Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
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