Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Chandler, United States - TMC: Therapy Management Corporation

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    Overview

    Here we GROW again

    TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we're seeking team members ready to join something greater than a company. We're looking for therapists who are prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do – and we extend that commitment back to our team members, helping you enhance your skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advancing your personal and professional growth.

    If you're looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow, TMC is the partner you've been waiting for. We take pride in the opportunities we offer our employees as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve but for our own teams.

    North Chandler Place

    Your career with us means:

  • Pay Range: $33 - $35 an hour
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Retirement benefits (including 401k company match)
  • 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
  • Mental Wellbeing Support Program
  • Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • With TMC, therapy doesn't just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job

    Responsibilities

    As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

  • Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
  • Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
  • Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
  • Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
  • Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
  • Qualifications

  • Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Current license/certification in the state of practice
  • TMC is an equal opportunity employer.