Physical Therapy Assistant

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is looking for Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant

**SIGN ON BONUS: $5000 payable each pay period!!!**

Benefits:

•  Generous PTO and payout options
•  Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available the month after hire
•  Tuition Assistance available
•  Aflac Supplemental Insurance
•  Life Insurance
•  Flexibility with schedule
•  FREE SMARTPHONE AND CELLULAR SERVICE
•  Employee Discount and Referral Programs

Responsibilities

•  Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
•  Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
•  Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
•  Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
•  Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
•  Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
•  Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
•  Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
•  Consult and practice with other health professionals
•  Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
•  Document patient care services

Skills

•  Proven work experience as a physical therapy assistant
•  Intensive education and clinical expertise
•  Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
•  Current knowledge of treatment practices
•  Excellent interpersonal communication skills
•  Valid PTA license in PA

Qualifications

•  Associates degree in PTA
•  License and Certification in Pennsylvania for PTA