Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Available weekdays and weekends, coverage for PTO

We are looking for an attentive physical therapist assistant to help physical therapists with their sessions. The physical therapist assistant is responsible for massaging patients, sanitizing treatment areas, and setting up therapy equipment.

To be successful as a physical therapist assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills. A good physical therapist assistant has the strength to lift and move patients with mobility problems.

• Answer phone calls.

• Schedule appointments.

• Follow instructions provided by physical therapist.

• Massage and stretch muscles where necessary.

• Set up therapy equipment.

• Sanitize therapy area.

• Lift or move patients.

• Monitor patients during sessions.

• Guide patients through exercises where necessary.

• Brief patients and their families on after-therapy care.

• Certification from a physical therapist assistant program.

• Valid physical therapist assistant license.

• A high school qualification or equivalent.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lift and move patients.

• Computer literacy skills.