Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Description
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services - Therapy / Rehab Services
Job Category: Medical / Health - Therapy
Candidate Details
1 to 2 years of experience
Seniority Level - Associate
Minimum Education - Associates Degree
Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) under the direction of a Physical Therapist provides restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence safety and to develop or restore function. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will work other members of the rehabilitation team to implement plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Essential Job Duties
Administer participants treatment programs as established by the Physical Therapist
Assist Physical Therapist in obtaining vital signs range of motion and strength testing
Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participants personal treatment plan
Handle scheduling of participants treatment clinical visits and billing
Deliver and document physical therapy interventions in accordance with the physical therapists established care plans including but not limited to providing active and passive exercise muscle re-education gait and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage heat sound water light or electricity
Participate in end-of-life care coordination and aid
Job Requirements
Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Accredited Program
Valid Physical Therapy Assistant License or proof of License eligibility in state practicing
The qualifying Physical Therapy Assistant Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
Two (2) years of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population preferred
Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth Apply your physical therapy expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.
Employment Type
Full-time
