Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities. Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instructing and counseling patients effectively in exercises
• Identifying patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
• PTA license required.
• Rehab medical experience, a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person