TMC is looking for a Part-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant – Green Hills, Ames, IA
Location: Green Hills Life Plan Community – Ames, Iowa
Schedule: Flexible, 20–29 hours per week
Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient (Senior Living)
Hourly Rate: $33–$35/hour (based on experience)
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match
Green Hills, a premier Life Plan Community in Ames, IA, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated therapy team. This is a meaningful opportunity to work with a vibrant senior population in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Why Join Us?Serve a diverse and appreciative resident population
Work with a stellar interdisciplinary therapy team
Be part of a supportive, community-focused environment
With TMC, Physical Therapy Assistants don’t just make a living; they make 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 practiceTMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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