Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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Aegis Therapies is one of the largest and fastest growing rehabilitation companies in the country. Our mission at Aegis Therapies is: To improve the lives of the people we serve through compassion and innovation in healthcare.

Aegis Therapies is currently looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)


The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant will perform some if not all of the following duties:

Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities. Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.


The Aegis Difference:

Aegis Therapies hires and retains high-quality employees. We hire qualified therapists and retain them at an exceptional 90 percent. This retention results in dependable, consistent relationships between the facility, therapist and patient.


We can only accomplish our mission by having high-caliber therapists and clinicians on our team. We get the best from our employees, and we’re equally committed to giving the best back, providing not only competitive salaries but also a selection of benefits available to you the 1st of the month following 31 days of employment: Competitive wagesMedical, dental, vision AD&D and life insurancePaid time off for vacation/holiday and family friendly sick leave401(k) plan Continuing education assistanceAssistance with professional dues and licensurePaid travel/mileageOngoing clinical support Master Clinician program Career advancement
REQUIREMENTS
Physical Therapy Assistant
Carries out effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, which are established by the licensed/registered therapist. Plans conform to federal, state and professional standards.

Qualifications
•Graduate from an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants or must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required.
•Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
•Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
•Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test, and post-offer employment physical exam if required.
•Must be capable of performing essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
•Must have own transportation to travel between sites as needed.
•Must possess computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish specific job duties and assignments.
•Must meet Clinical Competency requirements upon hire and as needed.

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