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Christus Health
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Therapy Rehab
Job Description
Description Summary:
Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including properResponsibilities:
Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies, current protocolsRequirements:
Associate Degree LPTA License in the state of employment or Compact requiredBLS Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$59,054 / year median in Texas
+24% projected growth