Physical Therapist Assistant

Always Best Care of Greater Cleveland - We are actively seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time, Part Time or PRN for a for a position in our Lorain County Market. At ABC we focus on the highest level of patient care, employee care, work-life balance and team bonding. We are looking for someone to join our team of incredible professionals as we grow and strengthen together.DescriptionAssists the Physical Therapist in administering the Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and psychosocial disabilities. The Physical Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities, treatments to restore, reenforce and correct pathology to promote and or maintain good health. Essential duties include Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. Educates patient, family, caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention. Participates in the discharge planning process. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc. Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.QualificationsEducation. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assisting programRequired Credentials, License, and / or Certifications.Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)Experience & Knowledge: Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload.Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge: Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.