Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem
Location
Lewistown, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 20, 2026
Job Summary
Works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to aid in the total rehabilitation of the patient via use of various modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional activities.
Job Duties
+ Performs a physical therapy treatment program developed by the physical therapist and progresses the patient through the program in a safe and competent manner.
+ Prepares patient for treatment by explaining the treatment process and positioning the patient for comfort, safety, and optimal response to the treatment.
+ Administers various treatment modalities in a safe and appropriate manner.
+ Utilizes appropriate active and passive therapeutic exercise programs and equipment safely and effectively such as range of motion, strengthening, stretching, and isokinetic training.
+ Performs gait training, transfer training, and other functional activities.
+ Performs selected meas...
Works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to aid in the total rehabilitation of the patient via use of various modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional activities.
Job Duties
+ Performs a physical therapy treatment program developed by the physical therapist and progresses the patient through the program in a safe and competent manner.
+ Prepares patient for treatment by explaining the treatment process and positioning the patient for comfort, safety, and optimal response to the treatment.
+ Administers various treatment modalities in a safe and appropriate manner.
+ Utilizes appropriate active and passive therapeutic exercise programs and equipment safely and effectively such as range of motion, strengthening, stretching, and isokinetic training.
+ Performs gait training, transfer training, and other functional activities.
+ Performs selected meas...