Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients. Duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant include but are not limited to the following:

• Patient assessment:
• Observing patients before, during, and after therapy to monitor progress and report findings to the physical therapist.
• Treatment implementation:
• Performing manual therapy techniques like stretching, massage, and joint mobilizations as directed by the physical therapist.
• Exercise instruction:
• Guiding patients through specific exercises to improve strength, range of motion, and functional abilities.
• Equipment usage:
• Setting up and operating therapeutic equipment like electrical stimulation units, traction devices, and exercise machines.
• Patient education:
• Instructing patients and their families on home exercise programs and proper use of assistive devices.
• Documentation:
• Maintaining detailed patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Communication:
• Collaborating with the physical therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed and communicating any concerns or changes in patient status.

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