About the job Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time
Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time
(OOJ - 21858)
State/Province
Texas
City
Marble Falls, TX
Work Experience (Years)
1-2
No. Positions
1
Employment Type
Full Time/Direct Hire
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
30-35
Show Salary on Job Board
Yes
Job Description
A Physical Therapist Assistant implements selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner. They instruct and counsel patients in exercises, identify their individual needs, and provide compassionate and empathetic care. They also contribute to treatment planning, document patient progress, and stay updated with the latest research in the field. Ultimately, they play a crucial role in assisting patients in their rehabilitation journey.
Description:
Physical therapist Assistant helps patient(s) accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic activities by administering manual physical exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities as well as applying assistive and supportive quality care. PTA will assess and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation by physician(s). PTA will document patient care services by charting in patient and department records in compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Your duties will include:
Follow Up visits home health orthopedic patients
Continues to meet eligibility requirements for home health services
Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
Driving is a requirement
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited Assistant Therapy Assistant Program.
Candidates must possess in-state licensure
1 year of home health experience as a physical therapist Assistant
Candidates must possess strong caring interpersonal skills
Valid Drivers license and clean DMV
Why is This a Great Opportunity
We are seeking an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to work closely with our physical therapist in providing exceptional care to patients.
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No
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