Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant. JOB SUMMARY: Administering treatments set up by Licensed Physical Therapist, documentation of patient’s status and progress and ongoing monitoring and reporting to the therapist any change in patient’s status. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time . - Review the patient's evaluation with the referring therapist and provide patient care utilizing physical modalities and therapeutic exercise based on programs set up by licensed Physical therapist. - Deliver physical agents, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and other modalities of care in accordance with the policies of the department following the plan of care determined by the Physical Therapist. - Collect and document patient's status, response to treatment, and progress to treatment in accordance with departmental policy. A Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for having appropriate notes co-signed by a Physical therapist. - Monitor and repo...