Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Overview:
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
Rehabilitation services are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence and bridging the transition from illness to wellness at home and community, by emphasizing the restoration of mobility and function. Join us in providing an Abundant Life® to patients, participants, residents and their families on our campuses and within their home communities.
The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Licensed Physical Therapist in providing quality Physical Therapy services including resident/patient/client treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in an interdisciplinary environment at Lutheran SeniorLife Facilities/Agencies including, as assigned, skilled nursing facilities, LIFE programs, home health and/or outpatient clinics.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree (A.A.) from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred. Working knowledge of computer software required for documentation and communication.
- Maintains current PA License as a Physical Therapist Assistant, including meeting continuing education requirements.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*- FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
- Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
- Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
- Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
- Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
- Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
- Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
- Flexible Schedule – **FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positions.
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Typical Work Hours: varies weekday and weekend hours needed at all skilled sites
Shift: Varies