Physical Therapy Assistant

Description

Full Time 

Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) + company match, HSA, Flex Spending, Accidental, Cancer, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Care, Pet, 24/7 access to our Wellness Center (gym)

Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

• Provides services under the direction of licensed physical therapist. 
• Contributes to a physical   therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues. 
• Administers treatment programs for patients
• Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures. 
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual   exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities. 
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. 
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance. 

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license; CPR certification
• CPR certification or ability to obtain
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Sound judgement & decision making 
• Active listening
• Service orientation
• Social perceptiveness
• Compassionate instruction