Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview Location: Fort Belvoir, VA: Pay: $34.27/hr: Benefits: Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan Responsibilities: - Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directedby the physical therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gaittraining, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs andtraction. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use ofwheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices. - Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static tractionequipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functionalactivities. - Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responsesto treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist. - Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces,prostheses, and supportive devices, such as c...