Physical Therapist Assistant
Columbus Physical Therapy is seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team. In this role, you will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover, improve mobility, and achieve their functional goals.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, individualized care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current (or eligible) PTA license in the state of Nebraska
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for helping patients improve their quality of life
- Ability to work in a team-focused, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist
- Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions and guide patients through prescribed exercises
- Monitor patient progress and report updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate patients on exercises, injury prevention, and overall wellness
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
- Collaborate with team members to provide exceptional patient care
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation techniques
- Ability to follow and implement treatment plans accurately
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients
- Detail-oriented with accurate documentation skills
- Ability to monitor patient progress and report changes effectively
- Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
- Time management and ability to handle a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems