Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
Community Health Systems · Laredo, Texas, US
This is a PRN Position.
Job description
This is a PRN Position. What We Offer: - Competitive Pay - Matching 401(k) - Opportunities for career advancement Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for individuals affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence. Essential Functions: - Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and collaborates on adjustments to achieve clinical outcomes. - Implements therapeutic interventions that focus on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily functional abilities. - Administers treatment methods and modalities under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring they align with current physical therapy practices. - Monitors patient progress and provides timely feedback to the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient responses and treatment effectiveness. - Provides patient education on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and...