Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Open until filled This is not a union position. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: - Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. - Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same. - Provides treatment and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease. Provides patients with exercises, massages, electrical stimulat...