Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho

Overview

Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular, and Concussion

Location: NovaCare Chevy Chase MD

Status: Full Time 40 hours

Sign on bonus and / or indefinite loan help available

At NovaCare Chevy Chase, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

We are open to consider physical therapist assistants of all experience levels able to support a new graduate licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA) with defined mentorship program.

We treat a diverse population of teens through geriatrics with specialty services to include vestibular and concussion programs on top of general orthopedics and sports medicine.

Schedule: Full time 40 hours treating until 700PM twice a week. Last patient is schedule an hour prior to close. Early days begin at 730A.

Benefits and Incentives

• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Multiple and affordable BC/BC PPO option and HSA 
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) with Holidays PLUS Paid Sick Time (PST)

For additional details, contact our regional recruiter, Shanel!

Shanel Green

OP Talent Acquisition Manager

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[email protected]

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification