Description:


Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides Physical Therapy services to patients by assisting in the assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed.
  
  
• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
  
  
• Assists the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.
  
  
• Conducts individual, supervised and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and as outlined in the treatment plan.
  
  
• Monitors residents response to intervention and consults with Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
  
  
• Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist.
  
  
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains resident and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
  
  
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
  
  
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
  
  
• Records billable treatment times according to Physical Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
  
  
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
  
  
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.

If you are interested in this Physical Therapist Assistant, please read the Requirements below.

Benefits include:

Full-time benefits start at 30 hrs/week- Medical, dental, vision, 401K!

• PTO and 6 Company Paid Holidays!
  
  
• Great continuing education reimbursement program!

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  
  
• Current state licensure or license eligible in states where applicable.