Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

At Prime Meridian Healthcare we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company.

Job Description:

We are looking for an compassionate and caring licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our

dynamic healthcare team at Prime Meridian. You will be an integral part of keeping doTERRA employees, their families, and the surrounding community healthy. You will be tasked with guiding patients in their recovery from injury, helping them improve mobility, increase strength, and maximize their overall function. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform their daily activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner

• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises

• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences

• Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety, and comfort

• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury

• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services

• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information

• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record

• Participate in patient status judgments

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards

• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Job Qualifications:

• Proven working experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant

• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards

• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities

• Great communicator with the ability to communicate and instruct effectively

• Health care documentation skills

• License to practice

• Associate or BS degree in PTA

• A positive attitude and excellent patient/customer service skills are a must

• A team player who loves working for the greater good of the patient and the company

• Willingness to be flexible

• Passionate about helping others achieve their health and fitness goals

• Be an example of health living

Prime Meridian Healthcare is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.