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Overview
Are you looking to join a stellar team that supports you in a community that loves therapy?
Are you a new grad starting your career? Let's talk about our new grad stipend and clinical mentorship program!
Are you looking to relocate to a new area with an amazing team? Ask me about our relocation assistance!
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow and be part of something incredible, TMC is the place for you. We take pride in offering growth opportunities as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve, but for our own team members.
Your Career With Us Means
* Pay Range: $26.50- $34 per hour.
* Flexible Scheduling.
* CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.
* 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
* Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!
* Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
* Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
* Health, Dental, and Vision.
* Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).
With TMC, Physical Therapy Assistants don’t just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:
* Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
* Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
* Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
* Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
* Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, document their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
Qualifications
* Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
* Current license/certification in the state of practice
TMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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