PT Assistant

Coastal Physical Therapy is looking to add a Physical Therapy Assistant to our growing team. A Physical Therapy Technician supports Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants with the planning and implementation of patient care.

Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients. In most physical therapy clinics the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant may include the following:

Build a rapport with their patients and often schedule their treatments and assist in the establishment of plans of care and treatment goals.

Assist with patient prep before treatment, transferring, transporting, and positioning patients, and also assist during and after treatment as needed.

Set up and take down relevant equipment for Physical Therapist use during treatment sessions. Manage inventory and care for and maintain equipment.

Effectively communicate with patients and their family members,respond to patient questions and concerns, deliver information, and maintain patient satisfaction.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Help reception with incoming patients, recording and stocking inventory and scheduling appointments and treatments.

This position must be willing to travel to other locations when needed.

Required Core Skills:
Operating and maintaining physical therapy equipment

Associates Degree- Physical Therapy Assistant

Working in a healthcare environment

Knowing standard policies, procedures and OSHA regulations

Obtaining CPR and BLS certifications

Physical Therapy Assistant receive an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Programs usually take around two years to complete and include classroom study in psychology, physiology, anatomy, English and algebra. PTA students also receive practical experience while completing supervised clinical work. During this time they will likely receive certifications in basic life support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other skills in first aid.