Physical Therapist Asst

Join Our Team at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL)

At Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL), we're more than just a medical practice—we're a trusted part of the community. For generations, families across Central Pennsylvania have turned to us for expert orthopedic care delivered with compassion, innovation, and integrity.

With five convenient locations—Lancaster, Willow Street, Manheim (at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex), Lebanon, and Ephrata—OAL offers a dynamic and patient-centered work environment. We're proud to be consistently recognized for our cutting-edge technology, advanced procedures, and warm, professional staff. Our team includes not only leading orthopedic physicians and surgeons, but also dedicated professionals across clinical and administrative roles who make exceptional care possible every day.

OAL is privately owned by our surgeons and supported by a team of 400+ employees who share a commitment to excellence. At our Lancaster and Lebanon campuses, we operate our own outpatient orthopedic surgery center—NPSC—where we perform a wide range of surgeries, including total joint replacements, using the most advanced techniques available.

When you join OAL, you're joining a respected organization where your work makes a difference. Whether you're clinical, clerical, or somewhere in between, we offer a culture of collaboration, opportunity, and purpose—all in service of helping people live stronger, healthier lives.

Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday, 1 Weekend Shift every 4-6 weeks (8am-12pm)

Summary/Objective:

The physical therapist assistant assists physical therapists in the implementation of patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function and strength.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist patients in preparing for therapy and return trip.

• Assists with dressing and undressing and removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prostheses or crutches.

• Records data progress during therapy sessions.

• Measures and tracks range of motion.

• Answers inquiries.

• Orders supplies.

• Straightens and cleans rooms.

• Assists patients with keeping track of counting exercises.

• Educates patients and their families how to exercise properly at home after treatment.

• Cleans and prepares equipment for therapy sessions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• A valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license is required.
• A current CPR certification is required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience using EPIC is preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continually during work hours
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to transport/support patients such as pushing wheel chairs

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

At OAL and its affiliated organizations, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We actively engage in affirmative action initiatives to recruit, hire, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

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