Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Summary Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures in a home health setting. General Accountabilities Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient responses to treatments and progress and reports findings to physical therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new physical therapist assistants and directs and gives instructions to physical therapy aides.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications Education:

Associate's degree in a related field

Experience:

Preferably have at least 1 year of work experience as a state licensed therapy assistant. Skills Excellent verbal and written communication

• Active listening

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

Home Health License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location:

On the road