Physical Therapy Assistant - Nantucket

Physical Therapy Assistant

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site
• Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment
• Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
• Document treatments and notes as needed

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant required

Licenses and Credentials: Physical Therapist Assistant [MA]

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience: Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Teaching others how to do something
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Actively looking for ways to help people

Physical Requirements:

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $22.22 - $31.71/Hourly

Grade: 5