PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA) COMPETITIVE SALARY

NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!

We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Responsibilities

Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner

Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises

Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences

Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort

Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury

Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services

Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information

Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record

Participate in patient status judgments

Adhere to ethical and legal standards

Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant

Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards

Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities

Ability to communicate and instruct effectively

Health care administration and documentation skills

License to practice or relevant certification

Associate or BS degree in PTA

Job Type : PRN