Job Description

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.

• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.

• Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.

• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.

• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.

• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.

• Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

• Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply

• Current state licensure

• CPR certification

• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment

• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office

Additional Information

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