Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient - Rehab Services

Job description

Overview: - Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy treatments, in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Administer Physical Therapy modalities of treatment as established under a Physical Therapist’s plan of care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. - Has skills in the inpatient settings to effectively provide Physical Therapy treatments to acute and swing level patients. - Should be flexible and responsive to providing care in alternative settings such as the Outpatient Rehab clinic or other identified area of need. - Should at minimum be familiar with best practice and common treatments for inpatient and swing rehabilitation pathologies, such as, but not limited to; orthopedics, neurological conditions, asthenia due to illness, and general pathophysiology of common disease (Pneumonias, Cancers, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.). - Should be proficient with rendering common treatment techniques such as, but not limited to; gait training, neuro rehab techniques, exercise modalities, and use of functional activities to help patients reach maximum function. Responsibilities: Clin...