Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
Oro Valley, AZ - USA
Job Summary
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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.
Schedule:PRN as needed schedule varies
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
Licenses and Certifications
- PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant licensed in state of employment required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
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 self-management strategies that promote recovery and improve function.
- Ensures treatment approaches are tailored to the patients age developmental level cultural background and individual goals.
- Completes clear concise and accurate documentation of patient care including treatment plans interventions progress notes and discharge recommendations adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care including participation in discharge planning and recommendations for ongoing therapy or supportive services.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
INDRESPTHER
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.