Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Description The applicant will work Monday - Friday. (NO weekends). GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Administers therapeutic procedures utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as directed by physical therapist. Identifies patients in need of re-assessment or intervention by the physical therapist and routinely collaborates with the physical therapist regarding the plan of care. Will be working with a high energy, dynamic staff in a fun and diverse patient population including: orthopedics, neuro, vestibular, spinal specialties, and aquatics. Will be responsible for 1 on 1 patient care appointments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Utilizes the physical therapist’s evaluation to identify patient’s skills, educational baseline, social setting, equipment needs, and discharge plan to establish the treatment approach for each patient. - Demonstrates attention to the Plan of Care without omission of key treatment points - Administers safe and effective treatment with corresponding documentation. - Works in coordination with PT to address changes as needed in the plan of care. - Safely operates all equipment relevant to treatment - Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders - Adher...