Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and quality of life. This position is in a Primary Care Office working closely with our providers and under the direction of the physical therapist.
Specifically, 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 while following the care plans set forth by providers and PT.
- Instruct and counsel patients & caregivers 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
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Qualifications :
- 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
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
Background checks are required for this role.
To Learn more about EPIC Health Systems please visit www.epichs.org
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