Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Essential Functions

• Assists physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training.
• Exercises responsibility for patient’s personal care and environment throughout treatment.
• Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapist’s plan of care.
• Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions according to plan of care.

Position Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college program (approved by American Physical Therapy Association) leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed by State of Iowa in compliance with the Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations
• One year experience in outpatient setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs.

Description: New Hampton Med Center
Shift: Day Shift PRN: Hours Vary based on needs of the department

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