Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical Therapist  Assistant

Clinic Name:  LHM Physical Therapy Institute

Position:  Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Location:  York County, Pennsylvania

Employment Type:  Full Time, Salaried

Our Mission:  To love and serve our communities by providing spiritual, emotional, and physical care to those in need.  To be good stewards of our gifts, actively and intentionally supporting charitable efforts around us.  To nurture and uplift our team with dignity, humility, and grace.  To be unified in our commitment to providing exceptional outpatient rehabilitation, giving our patients and their families an unparalleled experience and outcome.  

Position Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Holds Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant License

Team oriented culture and approach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Treat all employees and patients according to LHMPTI Mission Statement and Core Values.

Document in accordance with professional, regulatory, LHMPTI and payor guidelines.

Listen actively, demonstrate verbal, non-verbal, and written communication that is respectful and empathetic.

Appropriate collaboration with supervising physical therapist regarding patient progression or change in patient status.

Responsible for regular collaboration with staff, specifically supervising physical therapist.

Provide effective therapeutic interventions that are patient centered. 

Modification of test/measures and treatment interventions to progress patients as directed by supervising physical therapist and/or to effectively meet patient goals/needs.

Recognize and incorporate safety procedures, precautions, and contraindications in the delivery of services.

Recognize when guidance from supervising physical therapist is necessary based on patient presentation.

Common Expectations:

Enjoy being busy and productive while focused on patient care and staff development in a fast-paced work environment.

Work and think independently, recognizing that all efforts are intended to benefit the team.

Values trust and honest communication as essential for creating and maintaining a positive work environment.

Strong communication skills and a desire to strive for excellence.

Be open to learning new tasks and approaching all assignments with an open mind.