Do you have a passion for helping people with their orthopedic concerns? Love the hustle and bustle of the surgery center? Do you enjoy helping post-operative orthopedic patients and help them get back to full mobility? 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 managing and implementing rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility and increase strength for post-operative orthopedic patients in our outpatient surgery center. We want our patients to get back to moving the way they want to be moving. You would play a role in improving their lives each day. Develop strong relationships with our surgeons and medical providers and find your people here at ROC. ROC is expanding with two more operating suites opening the spring of 2025, as we welcome 9 new surgeons to our team this year. 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. Requirements + Certifications/Education + Active Physical Therapy Assistant license from Nevada State Board within 60 days of employment. 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 Surgery Center. 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, as well as productivity bonuses, student loan repayment, and relocation assistance. The position is expected to work 36-39 hours per week.