Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to join our team at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus! Must be available weekdays. Most sessions will be in-house, but may include occasional out-patient, based on skills and availability. Responsibilities Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain. Instructs, motivates, and assists residents/patients to learn and improve functional activities. Observes residents/patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient responses to treatments and progress and reports findings to physical therapist. Fits residents/patients for, adjusts, and trains residents/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 resident/patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Gives orientation to new physical therapist assistants and directs and gives instructions to physical therapist aides. Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. Measures resident's/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 resident/patient evaluations. Monitors treatments administered by physical therapy aides. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Education:

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Experience:

At least2 years of experience

Pay:

From $25.61 per hour

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Pittston, PA 18640 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Pittston, PA 18640: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person