PTA Position Available In Broward, Florida

PTA Wilton Manors Health and Rehabilitation Center – 2.5 Wilton Manors, FL Job Details Part-time |

Full-time Estimated:

$59K – $73.6K a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Entry level Full Job Description Therapy Functions Provide individual Physical Therapy services to residents according to the resident’s plan of care. Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment. Assist in transporting residents to and from physical therapy room or area. Act as receptionist to residents for the physical therapy department. Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices). Perform physical therapy in resident’s room, as necessary. Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment. Assist in preparing resident for treatment by dress or position and administer physical therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures. Encourage resident to perform and/or participate in ADL functions. Assist the therapist, as directed, in administering hydrotherapy. Assist residents in ambulatory training, as directed. Assist in applying agents such as diathermy, ultrasound, infrared, massage, therapeutic exercise, etc., as instructed or directed. Be alert to resident’s response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required. Communicate with supervisory Physical Therapist regarding Plan of Care.