Physical Therapist Assistant

Title : Physical Therapist Assistant

Employment Type : Full Time

Work Hours : Monday through Friday

City : Bettendorf

State : Iowa

We care about our employees! We value and respect the talented and committed people that make up our practice. Be a part of an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of its patients by encouraging you to be your best every day.

Position Responsibilities :

In this position youll be responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Youll follow established plans of care assist with implementing therapeutic interventions and support patients in progressing toward their measurable functional goals. You will address patient concerns during treatment sessions and provide education on exercises injury management and condition-specific guidance as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist. Youll monitor patient response to treatment and communicate observations changes in status or concerns to the supervising PT to ensure appropriate modifications to the plan of care. Youll collaborate with the Physical Therapist and clinic team to support coordinated high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for documenting treatment notes patient progress and discharge summaries as directed ensuring all documentation is completed accurately thoroughly and in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory and billing requirements. ORA holds all of our staff members accountable for providing high-level care maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations. As a member of our Physical Therapy team youll provide physical therapy services in accordance with practice guidelines professional standards and per ORA clinical policies.

Requirements :

This position requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program as well as a current unencumbered and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Iowa. We would prefer previous outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience; however new graduates are always welcome. Experience or interest in aquatic therapy is a plus. A successful candidate will have knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements as well as the ability to identify and implement components of physical therapy processes. This candidate must have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively and accurately.

Benefits :

Click here for more information about the benefits offered as part of our employment package with ORA Orthopedics. Please note that some benefits are dependent upon the position and employment status held. Orthopedics is the Quad Cities largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics diagnostic imaging physical therapy outpatient surgery and more. For more information on our practice visit our website at . Apply to join our team today!

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1