Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through implementing targeted physical therapy treatments. In this energetic and collaborative environment, you will assist licensed physical therapists in developing and executing personalized care plans that enhance mobility, reduce pain, and promote recovery. Your expertise will support patients across diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient units, and home health environments. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your professional skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed physical therapists in implementing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Conduct clinical assessments and document patient progress accurately in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
- Utilize manual therapy techniques, including trigger point therapy and other physiotherapy methods, to facilitate pain relief and mobility improvements.
- Operate medical equipment safely and effectively during therapy sessions, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning efforts.
- Maintain meticulous electronic health records (EHR) management, ensuring all medical documentation complies with regulatory standards.
- Communicate clearly with patients and caregivers to explain treatment procedures, answer questions, and foster a supportive environment for recovery.
Qualifications
- Able to work with kids.
- Valid certification or license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in accordance with state regulations.
- Proven experience working in inpatient settings, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, or home health environments.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, and medical terminology relevant to physical therapy.
- Skilled in clinical assessment documentation and medical documentation practices.
- Proficiency in medical equipment operation and electronic health records (EHR) management systems.
- Experience with various therapeutic techniques such as manual therapy, physiotherapy treatments, and trigger point therapy.
- Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver and client interactions across diverse populations.
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives through expert physical therapy care!
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
