Job description
Looking for a licensed Physical Therapist 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 orthopedic and neurological issues or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
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
Skills
Working experience as physical therapist assistant in the outpatient setting
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
License to practice or relevant certification
Associate or BS degree in PTA
Recent graduates encouraged to apply