Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Dynamic Rehab team at The Landings of Oak Island and The Bluefields, a dynamic and innovative Senior Living Community located in Oak Island & Leland, NC.

Setting: Senior Living

Schedule: Mon - Fri - No Holidays or Weekends!

Hourly Rate: $30-33/hr

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you're looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

Licenses and Certifications: Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification. Current valid CPR certification, preferred.

Qualifications: Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program. Experience: 0-1 years.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.