The PTA prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating and providing treatment for patients to ease their pain and help increase their mobility. Being a PTA requires an associate’s degree of accredited physical therapist assistant program. Records patient’s reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment. In addition, PTA typically reports to a physical therapist. Requires a state physical therapist assistant license. PTA’s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position’s specialty is the main requirement.
PTA Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a PTA to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the capability of Residents to function independently;
- Assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises;
- Maintain Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing;
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements;
- Current New York State PTA License;
- Experience is a plus;
- Treat Residents with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage;
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
- Requirements Include;
- Contributes to team effort;
- Observe Residents and write progress reports;
- Educate Residents how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle & improve mobility;
- Assists physical therapists in developing treatment plans;
- Measuring & recording Residents motor function, strength & muscle performance;
- Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in long term care;
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant, in good standing.