Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient
Mount Nittany Health · mountnittany.org
State CollegeOn-site
The job in short
Outpatient physical therapist assistant.
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Details
- Found
- 27 d ago · posted 2026-07-20
- Location as listed
- State College, PA, United States
- Role
- Physical Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides various treatment programs and procedures in collabo¬ration with supervisor and other staff therapists. The Physical Therapy Assistant will actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Graduate of an accredited program for physical therapy assistants.
Experience:
• Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Must be able to perform all duties associated with the position of Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates maturity to function independently, organize work and set priorities appropriately.
License/Certification/Registration:
• Must possess current licensure to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Must complete the American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renew BLS every two years.
• Must possess or be eligible for Physical Therapist Assistant – Indirect Supervision License.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from the Director Operations.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides physical therapy treatments for patients based upon evaluation of a licensed therapist, effectively building rapport and trust
• Performs responsibilities in a manner which demonstrates professionalism
• Regularly acts as an assistant to the therapist when the therapist is performing complex evaluations and treatments
• Executes the plan of care, measuring it at appropriate intervals and seeks advice about changes in the plan
• Provides patient education while assisting the patient in understanding home treatment and exercise programs
• Maintains proper documentation of patient records with physical therapists’ supervision
• Maintains the physical orderliness of the facility
• Checks the treatment areas for proper arrangements of equipment on a daily basis and as needed during the day
• Assists the therapists and aide in cleaning equipment as necessary
• Maintains professional growth/development
• Encourage patients to complete the full course of therapy without discontinuing the plan of care
• Provide patients with effective HEP’s?
• Educate patients about benefits of fitness services provided by Fit for Play
• Maintains competency through self-study, peer review, and continuing education
• Understand proper documentation processes for compliance and billing purposes
• Complete all paperwork related to patient care
• Perform other duties as required
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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