Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

PainPoint Health

Sterling Heights, MIFull time
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Pay
$54K to $59K
a year
Location
Sterling Heights, MI
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 9
10 days ago
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PainPoint Health

Spinal Recovery and Joint Center helps patients get back to the activities they love through orthopedic outpatient physical therapy and advanced, non-surgical spinal and joint care. Our team of chiropractors, therapists, and wellness professionals combines innovative technology with personalized treatment to help patients achieve lasting results.

What you'll do

  • Guide, instruct, and motivate patients through prescribed exercises and functional activities.
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, manual treatments, massage, and appropriate physical therapy modalities.
  • Monitor patients during treatment and communicate progress and concerns to the Physical Therapist.
  • Measure range of motion, vital signs, and other treatment-related indicators.
  • Assist patients with transfers, positioning, and use of therapy equipment.
  • Fit and instruct patients on supportive devices such as braces and crutches.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient progress.
  • Communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.
  • Follow established treatment plans and applicable standards of care.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need

  • Associate’s degree or certification from an accredited physical therapy program with appropriate coursework and clinical experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a physical therapy aide.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency or challenging situations.
  • Education: an associate degree

Key skills

Strong communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizationattention to detailproblem-solvinganalytical abilitiesMicrosoft Officetherapeutic exercise equipmentphysical therapy modalities

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Perks

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Time
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Health Management Tools

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Physical Therapist Assistant Full-Time | $54,000-$59,000/year | Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Location: Warren, MI 48092 About Spinal Recovery and Joint Center Spinal Recovery and Joint Center helps patients get back to the activities they love through orthopedic outpatient physical therapy and advanced, non-surgical spinal and joint care. Our team of chiropractors, therapists, and wellness professionals combines innovative technology with personalized treatment to help patients achieve lasting results. Why Join Us? Competitive $54,000-$59,000 annual salary Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends Collaborative team focused on patient-centered care Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and mobility Comprehensive benefits and employee wellness programs Position Summary We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our physical therapy team in providing hands-on, patient-focused care. The PTA will assist with therapeutic exercises and treatments, monitor patient progress, document care, and help patients safely work toward their rehabilitation goals. Key Responsibilities Guide, instruct, and motivate patients through prescribed exercises and functional activities. Provide therapeutic exercises, manual treatments, massage, and appropriate physical therapy modalities. Monitor patients during treatment and communicate progress and concerns to the Physical Therapist. Measure range of motion, vital signs, and other treatment-related indicators. Assist patients with transfers, positioning, and use of therapy equipment. Fit and instruct patients on supportive devices such as braces and crutches. Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient progress. Communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team. Follow established treatment plans and applicable standards of care. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Associate’s degree or certification from an accredited physical therapy program with appropriate coursework and clinical experience. At least 1 year of experience as a physical therapy aide. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization and attention to detail. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software. Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency or challenging situations. Preferred Experience in an outpatient, orthopedic, or spine-focused setting. Experience working with therapeutic exercise equipment and physical therapy modalities. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life & AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Sick Time Company-Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Discount Program Health Management Tools Emergency Travel Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bonusly Employee Recognition & Rewards DailyPay Join Our Team If you're a Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys working directly with patients and wants to be part of a collaborative team focused on helping people move better and get back to the activities they love, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Spinal Recovery and Joint Center! An Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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