Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Signing bonus
• Wellness resources

Job description :

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Job Summary :

Responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment in an effort toward preventing disability,

relieving pain, developing, improving and / or restoring muscle function and maintaining

maximum performance within the patients capabilities. These services must be given under the

supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.

Qualifications :

Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State of California and has graduated from a

two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the

Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA and a minimum of one year experience

as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities :

1. Performs all Physical Therapy procedures as prescribed by the physician in a

patients place of residence when authorized, instructed and supervised by a qualified

Physical Therapist.

2. Consults frequently with the Physical Therapist responsible for the patients and has

the ability to read and interpret instructions as given by the Physical Therapist.

3. Maintains clinical and progress notes and Patient Care Plans and submits them for the

patients permanent records no less often than once a week. All records submitted by

the Physical Therapy Assistant should be reviewed by the qualified Physical

Therapist in charge of the patients.

4. Assesses and identifies needs of the patient and participates in care coordination with

the Physical Therapist, reporting all identified needs and abnormal signs / symptoms.

5. Able to effectively communicate, perform and prioritize functions or tasks.

6. Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely.

7. Maintains updated CPR certification, TB testing and all other required documents.

Benefits :

Work Location : In person