Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of thephysical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• 1. Provides direct physical therapy in accordance with the directions of the physical• therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.• 2. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum• performance.• 3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle• reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.• 4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light,• electricity, ultrasound and massage.• 5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the• patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.• 6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic• or orthotic devices.• 7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be• incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.• 8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization• In-service Education Program.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS• 1.Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's• degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy• Association, Inc.• 2. Current certification or license as required by state law.• 3. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state ororganization requirements and is in good working.
• Benefits:• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Health insurance• Paid time off• Referral program• Vision insurance• Flexibility in schedule
Medical Specialty: Home Health
• Schedule:• Day shift• Monday to Friday
• Experience:• Physical Therapy: 2 years (Required)• Home Health: 2 years (Required)
• License/Certification:• BLS or CPR Certification (Required)• Drivers Licenses and Auto Insurance (Required)
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