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Excelsia Injury Care
Chiropractic Assistant
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A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$61,714 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Born in 1993, Excelsia Injury Care's mission is to restore quality of life through patient-centric care and support for those injured in motor vehicle or work-related accidents. With over 100 patient care centers across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Mountain West regions, our vision is to be the leading provider of injury care, setting the standard for excellence in every community we serve and expanding access to high-quality care nationwide. At Excelsia, we deliver the full continuum of outpatient care within one seamless, connected system. Our diverse team of medical specialists offers a wide range of treatment services, covering medical, orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation, diagnostic, and surgical. We are committed to supporting patients through personalized support, detailed documentation, and outcome-oriented care coordination to make the recovery process easier. With Excelsia, patients are never far from the care they need—with the compassion they deserve. Founded on the values of respect and trustworthiness, we are committed to delivering services that adhere to the highest legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. As responsible corporate citizens, we integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into our business practices, ensuring that we positively impact the healthcare companies we serve, our employees, and the communities we reach. Job Duties Assist patients pre and post care by the D.C. Take vital signs of patients. Perform physical therapy modalities as directed by the D.C. Accurately and legibly document modalities performed and subjective patient comments on progress notes. Maintain cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms at all times. Monitor controls on physical therapy equipment. Launder towels, gowns, heat pack covers, etc. as required. Maintain inventory and order supplies. Assist in general office operations as needed including filing, prepping charts, answering phones, patient registration, posting charges, scanning, cleaning, etc. Travels to other locations as directed to maintain adequate coverage for quality patient care. Assist in maintaining office in neat, clean and orderly fashion. Perform other duties and assignments as directed and/or as necessary. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent. State Certification or enrollment in an approved course of study to include 20 observation hours and 520 clinical hours of in-office training to become State Certified within one year of employment. Additional Skills/Competencies Certification in CPR and/or First Aid. Must be maintained throughout employment. 1-year experience in office providing physical therapy and/or chiropractic care. Tact and skill in patient management. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to effectively interact with doctors, patients, and co-workers. Physical/Mental Requirements Sitting, standing, walking, reaching above shoulder length, working with body bent over at waist, working in kneeling position, crawling, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, working with arms extended at shoulder length, lifting maximum of 20 lbs. Why work for Excelsia Injury Care? We offer a competitive salary, a great and stable work environment as well as amazing benefit package!