Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
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- Location
- Mechanicsburg, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 6
- 14 days ago
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About the company
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- <ul><li>Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing. </li><li>Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts. </li><li>Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed. </li><li>Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques. </li><li>Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians. </li><li>Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist. </li><li>Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques. </li><li>Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of PA</li></ul>
What you need
- <ul><li>Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program </li><li>New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply </li><li>Current state of PA Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure </li><li>CPR certification  </li><li>Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment </li><li>Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office </li></ul>
Key skills
Physical Therapist AssistantCPR certificationBasic PC skillsdatabase softwareMS Officephysical therapy principlestherapeutic exercisesgait trainingneuromuscular re-educationmanual therapyADL trainingwound dressing
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Perks
- Opportunities for mentorship
- leadership roles
- supportive environment
- professional development
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Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of PA
Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Current state of PA Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure
CPR certification
Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Competitive compensation
Opportunities for mentorship and leadership roles as you grow within the clinic.
A supportive environment that fosters both patient care excellence and professional development.
The chance to work with a diverse patient population and cutting-edge therapy techniques.
Engage with a team that shares your commitment to making a massive difference in the lives of those we serve.