Physical Therapy Assistant chez Premier Orthopaedics

Join our Team at Premier Orthopaedics!

Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Exton

Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday

About Us:

Premier is a leading orthopedic practice committed to diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries and conditions. We operate in over 50 locations and have more than 70 physicians dedicated to providing exceptional care across the Greater Philadelphia area. With a team of nearly 1,000 employees, we thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes collaboration and patient satisfaction.

We’re proud of the company we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 1000 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every day

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental plans, 100% employer-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) match, eligible on the first of the month following start date for full time staff.
• Generous paid sick and vacation time.
• 7 Paid Holidays per year.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Employee referral reward program. 

•  Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
•  Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
•  Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high
•  patient standards.
•  Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
•  Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.
•  Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
•  Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
•  Maintains patient confidentiality

•  Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program and must be certified in the    state of which physical therapist (PTA) practices.

Experience

•  Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.

•  Current state PTA certification

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of how to use the physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of company policies, OSHA, and infection control regulations.

• Consistently using effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skill in coaching successfully and communicating with a wide variety of learning styles.
• Critical communication skills.
• Skill in recognition of fall risk patients/high risk or non-compliance patients.