The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant is to provide excellence in the Physical Therapy Standard of Practice while demonstrating the HealthQuest Physical Therapy philosophy of care. It is also the responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant to maintain a full patient load while keeping up with the documentation requirements.
Qualifications:
Degree in PTA
Licensed PTA
APTA Membership - provided by HealthQuest
The physical demands required of this position involve extensive standing, walking, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Skills:
Displays observational, analytical, critical thinking, and creative skills to effectively complete job responsibilities.
Displays interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all team members and lead by example.
Uses good judgment to act responsibly and independently.
Possesses physical capabilities necessary to complete job duties.
Responsibilities:
Provides skillful patient treatment in accordance with HealthQuest philosophy of care.
Completes progress notes and care plan notes in the established format and in compliance with HealthQuest quality assurance standards.
Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Exercise Specialists who assist with patient activities, ensure patient safety, proper use of equipment, and proper performance of exercise through careful instruction and correction.
Participates in the peer review audit process.
Creates a Home Exercise Program for each patient.
Engages in internal marketing strategies to attract new patients.
Maintains good relationships with referring physicians, and proactively handles misunderstandings as they arise.
Communicates effectively with both patient and coverage therapist in preparation for scheduled time off.
Maintains commitment to continuous professional development and is actively engaged in the Professional Development Program and/or ongoing clinical education endeavors.
Benefits:
Opportunity for growth & Ownership
Mentorship & career development
Meaningful and rewarding work environment
Help patients get out of pain and recover from injury
Family and team-like environment
Competitive benefits packages
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Short term, long term and life insurance
Critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance
Identity protection
401(k) with matching & retirement
HSA and FSA plans available
Paid time off
WHY CHOOSE HQPT?
HERE'S WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
ADVOCACY FOR EXCELLENCE:
Our collective mission drives us to deliver innovative, high-quality patient care.
CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
From mentorship programs to leadership development, we invest in your success.
COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:
Empathy, accountability, and passion define our workplace.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT:
We offer pathways for career advancement and encourage continued learning.
STRUCTURED TRAINING & ONBOARDING:
We offer pathways for career advancement and encourage continued learning.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT A JOB OPENING?
CONTACT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Call: 248-601-9207
Email: resumes@hqpt.com