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*Physical Therapy Assistant*

*Reports to:* Director of Operations (Aaron Anderegg)
*Job Status:* Full Time

*Required Hours of Availability:* Monday -Thursday 8am-6pm

*POSITION SUMMARY*

You will work with the Sr PT floor lead to ensure that all aspects of the PT floor are efficient as possible. You will work to ensure that the PT assistant to patient ratio isn't greater than 1 PT assistant to 3 patients. You will be a player as well as a coach in this role. You will lead the team in ensuring that all the necessary paperwork and documentation is done for each patient encounter. You will participate in the educating of patients and guiding them in the correct Physical Therapy processes. You will be curious about your patient's pain level when they come in for Wellness visits. When the pain level is higher than anticipated, you will recommend them for additional care. You will need to express a breadth of knowledge and experience in these areas, as well as the ability to work and collaborate effectively within a highly team-centric environment.

*PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES*

* Lead PT Team in ensuring that exceptional care is delivered to every patient.
* Develop emotional connection with patients to understand their expected goals and desired outcomes
* Keep PT floor and closet neat and orderly at all times.
* Develop a documented process for how the PT floor can be scaled at multiple practices.
* Ensure that all the necessary services for the patient are provided on the day service
* Provide and ensure completion of all patient paperwork, including Rehab card.
* Effectively and continually educate patients about the need for, and progress through, the care plan
* Ensure that all of the patient's needs are met, nothing gets overlooked, and care is consistent with the patient's expressed desires
* Encourage, resolve concerns, and gather testimonials during care plan
* Attend regular staff meetings and report on PT Floors results.
* Create regular training curriculum for PT assistants.
* Obtain management approval to order necessary PT supplies.

*CAPABILITIES/KEY COMPETENCIES*

* Ability to lead a team.
* Excellent relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to quickly develop trust
* Leadership skills and the ability to lead a team.
* Ability to make decisions, offer strong recommendations, and take responsibility for results
* Demonstrate ability to create a high awareness around physical/functional limitations
* Self-starter who can work independently within existing processes or operate effectively with ambiguity
* Ability to overcome objections with confidence
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Planning, organizing, prioritizing, and streamlining skills
* Ability to maximize and apply internal systems, processes, and platforms
* Team orientation and strong collaborator
* Present self in a professional and positive manner in attitude and appearance at all times
* Advocate for the patient and motivate them to reach their health goals
* Ability to coordinate and balance needs of the patient and the clinic
* Understand, aligns and communicates our mission, vision and values
* Desire to define and take massive action to accomplish your own personal, professional and financial goals

*EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*

•Must have current PTA certification

Experience working in a private medical practice preferred

Work Remotely

* No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person