Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy - Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Sayre
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This position is eligible for up
to a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! Position Summary: The incumbent shall
be responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy
services including therapeutic interventions in an
interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s
qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The
incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and
contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem
solving, and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary
setting. Education, License & Cert: The incumbent shall, at a
minimum, be a graduate of an accredited PTA degree program. Current
licensure in the state of practice is required. Current BLS
Certification mandated. Experience: Education/experience in working
with patients to assist in rehabilitation of disabled or injured
individuals throughout their lifespan. Essential Functions:
Communicates and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for
patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others. Provide
population appropriate therapeutic interventions resulting in
positive outcomes as judged by quality monitoring and patient
satisfaction. May administer medication when indicated by therapy
order. Assess patient response to treatment. Patient response to
the treatment plan is evaluated as evidenced by patient achievement
of goals and/or goal revision. Collaboration with the
evaluating/supervising therapist is imperative to maintain best
quality of care for the patient. Information is provided to
patient/family regarding current status, program planning and
discharge plans throughout the rehabilitation program. Document the
course of patient care including progress made and continuing need
for treatment. Interventions and effects are documented daily
according to policy and procedure. Daily treatment notes are
completed according to policy and procedure. Appropriate capture of
charges related to treatment provided. Discharge summaries are
completed according to policy and procedures. Provide patient and
family education on tasks and resources that will assist with
continued functional independence. Integrates family members into
the treatment, educational and discharge planning process for a
safe transition home, and to ensure continued care needs are met.
Effectiveness of education measured by peer input, family verbal
feedback and patient satisfaction surveys and quality metrics.
Educational methods are adapted to meet patient and family
education needs. Participating in continuing education/professional
development activities. Attends/presents at departmental in?service
sessions as scheduled. Attends external professional growth
activities as scheduled and communicates information to the team.
Adhere to policies and practices of applicable federal and state
guidelines, professional organizations, entity facilities and
entity specific policies. Is familiar with and acts according to
contents of applicable professional code, employee/handbook, unit
Policy & Procedure and organizational policies. Meets established
organizational productivity standards within a fiscally responsible
manner. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned. All equipment and
duties within the Physical Therapy Department as listed in the
Competency Checklist. About Us Joining the Guthrie team allows you
to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In
all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members
who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie
Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Guthrie Clinic is a
non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in
the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty
group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced
practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office
network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities.
Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery,
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine,
Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as
Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care
Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
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