Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Job description

Description Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) Join our dynamic healthcare team as a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting patient recovery and well-being. This flexible position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced physical therapists, providing essential treatments that improve patients' quality of life. Essential Job Duties: - 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...