Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA)

Mayville, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 24

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Summary: Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May in accordance with state laws assist the development of treatment plans carry out routine functions document the progress of treatment and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:. Other duties may be assigned.

Instructs motivates safeguards and assists patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Confers with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning modifying and coordinating
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises therapeutic massage and heat light sound water anodyne and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound electrical stimulation lontophoresis assistive devices body mechanics paraffin and joint
Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients responses and progress to report to physical
Measures patients range-of-joint motion body parts and vital signs to determine effects of treatment for the patients evaluations and then re-evaluates to include overall re assessment and manual muscle testing.
Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Fits patients for orthopedic braces prostheses and supportive devices such as
Trains patients in the use of orthopedic braces prostheses and supportive
Transports patients to and from treatment areas lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of
Cleans work area and checks cleans and stores equipment after
Assists patients to dress undress or put on and remove supportive devices such as braces splints and slings.
Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static traction
Performs clinical duties such as taking inventory ordering supplies answering telephone taking messages and filling out forms.
Completes SOAP notes and place any findings for re-evaluations in physical therapists in
Orders supplies for clinic and to retail for home
Instructs and supervises aids in how best to assist
Maintains current
Participates in continuing education as
Maintains and improves professionalism and knowledge through continuing
Performs other related duties as

Requirements:

Associates degree (A. A. I S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Previous experience as a Rehab Aide is highly desirable.
Strong verbal written and analytical skills
CPR Certification (Preferred)

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race creed color religion sex national origin nationality ancestry age disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era pregnancy affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Summary: Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May in accordance with state laws assist the development of treatment plans carry out routine functions document the progress of treatment and modify specific treatme...

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:. Other duties may be assigned.

Instructs motivates safeguards and assists patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Confers with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning modifying and coordinating
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises therapeutic massage and heat light sound water anodyne and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound electrical stimulation lontophoresis assistive devices body mechanics paraffin and joint
Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients responses and progress to report to physical
Measures patients range-of-joint motion body parts and vital signs to determine effects of treatment for the patients evaluations and then re-evaluates to include overall re assessment and manual muscle testing.
Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Fits patients for orthopedic braces prostheses and supportive devices such as
Trains patients in the use of orthopedic braces prostheses and supportive
Transports patients to and from treatment areas lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of
Cleans work area and checks cleans and stores equipment after
Assists patients to dress undress or put on and remove supportive devices such as braces splints and slings.
Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static traction
Performs clinical duties such as taking inventory ordering supplies answering telephone taking messages and filling out forms.
Completes SOAP notes and place any findings for re-evaluations in physical therapists in
Orders supplies for clinic and to retail for home
Instructs and supervises aids in how best to assist
Maintains current
Participates in continuing education as
Maintains and improves professionalism and knowledge through continuing
Performs other related duties as

Requirements:

Associates degree (A. A. I S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.