Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapy Assistant duties involve working under the direction of a PT and physician to assist in the execution of care plans, patient treatments, and associated clinical tasks.

• Assist in executing the Physical Therapy care plan/treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.
• Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation timely and accurately per policy.
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care.
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings timely and successfully.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

• Valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the United States by a credential’s evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to Pruitt Health Foundation & Pruitt Health University resources

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.