Physical Therapy Assistant - Advanced Surgical Hospital
Job Description
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
- Clinical quality
- Integrity
- Service excellence
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Continuous improvement
- Inclusion
Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for patient care under the management and supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania practice act.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy school as sanctioned by the APTA.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- PTA’s with indirect supervision licensure must provide an “indirect supervision” license in order to practice as such.
- Current CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE:
- 1-2 years of experience is preferred.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy school as sanctioned by the APTA.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- PTA’s with indirect supervision licensure must provide an “indirect supervision” license in order to practice as such.
- Current CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE:
- 1-2 years of experience is preferred.
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for patient care under the management and supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania practice act.