Physical Therapy Assistant, JCH

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Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson County Hospital - Waurika, OK 73573The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will aid in a variety of patient care routines and perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction of a physical therapist. The PTA will work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement the agreed-upon course of care for each patient. The physical therapy assistant will help in providing services that improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease in a variety of age groups to include: infant (birth to 1 year), Pediatric (1year to 12 years), Adolescence (13-17 years, Adult (18-64 years), and Geriatric (65 years and above). RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Patient and family education/training, in addition to counseling individuals and families on ways to cope with functional impairments and disabilities. Helps develop and implement purposeful goals with supervising physical therapist. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activi...