Physical Therapy Assistant

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Location: Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital

Salary Range: $24 - $27 per hour

Full-time: Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays

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Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a vital member of our rehabilitation team, providing treatments and procedures under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role supports patient recovery through hands-on care, clear documentation, and active collaboration with patients, families, and care teams. The PTA will work across inpatient/Swing Bed, outpatient, and home health settings to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. Strong communication, adaptability, and a patient-centered mindset are essential for success in this role.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform modalities as prescribed by the Physical Therapist including, ultrasound, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, moist heat, cervical traction, and pelvic traction, cold packs, electrotherapy, myotrac, hydrotherapy and TENS.

• Performs therapeutic techniques including massage, deep friction scar massage, PROM stretching, joint mobilizations, and PNF.

• Performs gait and transfer training to patients, patient families, and other employees as indicated.

• Supervises and instructs patients in AROM, AAROM and PREs programs established by the Physical Therapist and/or physician’s protocol.

• Performs all duties in courteous professional manner in respecting patient rights and confidentiality.

• Protects patient records, safeguarding charts and ensuring confidentiality.

• Accurately records information into patient charts on daily reports and progress reports to physicians.

• Documents all vital information regarding treatment, orders and phone calls into patient records.

• Complete thorough and concise progress reports to physicians in a timely fashion.

• Answers telephone in a professional manner.

• Deliver messages, fax, mail and/or telephone calls to patients, physician offices and insurance companies and documents accordingly.

• Always maintains a professional work atmosphere.

• Adheres to Compliance Program.

• Assist in developing and presentation of Back School to all employees of the hospital.

• Calculate stats accurately and present to appropriate personnel by the 5th of every month.

• The position will be for inpatient/Swing Bed, home health and outpatient.

 

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Active listening, social perceptiveness, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

• Basic computer literacy and ability to document accurately in electronic medical records systems.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing time and responsibilities independently.

• Flexibility, professionalism, and a team-oriented attitude in fast-paced clinical settings.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow all safety and compliance standards.

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Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

• 1 year PTA experience preferred

• Passing score on the State Board Test after college graduation

• Twenty (20) CEU's every two years as required by licensure.