ACUTE REHAB PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST (PTA), Full Time - Reno

SUMMARY

This**Physical Therapy Assistant**opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will be responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The physical therapy assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The physical therapy assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist.
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Able to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff physical therapist.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Aides in the formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff physical therapist is apprised of conclusions.