Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our Team at Premier Orthopaedics!

Title : Physical Therapy Assistant

Location : Exton

Schedule : Full-time Monday-Friday

About Us:

Premier is a leading orthopedic practice committed to diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries and conditions. We operate in over 50 locations and have more than 55 physicians dedicated to providing exceptional care across the Greater Philadelphia area. With a team of nearly 1,000 employees, we thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes collaboration and patient satisfaction.

We’re proud of the company we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 1000 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every day

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental plans, 100% employer-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) match, eligible on the first of the month following start date for full time staff.
• Generous paid sick and vacation time.
• 7 Paid Holidays per year.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Employee referral reward program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high
• patient standards.
• Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
• Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.
• Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
• Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Maintains patient confidentiality

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program and must be certified in the state of which physical therapist (PTA) practices.

Experience

• Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Current state PTA certification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of how to use the physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of company policies, OSHA, and infection control regulations.

Skills

• Consistently using effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skill in coaching successfully and communicating with a wide variety of learning styles.
• Critical communication skills.
• Skill in recognition of fall risk patients/high risk or non-compliance patients.

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