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Are you passionate about helping people improve their mobility and quality of life? Do you thrive in the hustle and bustle of a dynamic orthopedic care environment? Join ROC as a Physical Therapist Assistant! We'd love to show you what it's like to work here. This position will remain posted until filled.

You would be assisting our Physical Therapists in managing and implementing rehabilitative programs designed to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. At our North Valleys Clinic, your work will focus on orthopedic patients, helping them get back to moving the way they want to be moving. Your contributions will be vital to their recovery journey. Develop strong relationships and find your people here at ROC.

ROC is expanding - we are happy to have grown to 35 physicians and 6 locations. Join our team to be part of the growth and excitement!

What would you do as a Physical Therapist Assistant?

You can expect to regularly:

+ Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients;

+ Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records and confer with patient and appropriate medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program in conjunction with the Physical Therapist;

+ Test, measure and record in the electronic medical chart the patient’s strength, motor development, functional capacity, sensory perception, and respiratory and/or circulatory efficiency;

+ Analyze patient’s health data and progress, record in electronic medical chart, and modify interventions to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes, including referring to other practitioners if needed;

+ Instruct patient in use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes, as well as in-treatment procedures to be continued at home;

+ Educate patients on injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote orthopedic health;

+ Provide appropriate follow-up care when patient is discharged in collaboration with the Physical Therapist.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications/Education

+ Active Physical Therapy Assistant license from Nevada State Board within 60 days of employment.

If you meet these qualifications and are excited to work in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to become part of our exceptional team at Reno Orthopedic Center.

Preferred Qualifications - How can you set yourself apart from other applicants? (if app.)

+ Two years of experience in an orthopedic rehabilitation setting.

Travel: This position may require travel to other clinic locations based on manager discretion. This position is for our North Valleys location.

Benefits

Check out our home page by clicking on “View all jobs” to explore the many benefits ROC provides to employees, from medical insurance to paid time off and beyond. This position is eligible for full-time benefits.