LPTA Weekend, PRN, Days

Responsibilities

• Follow the Physical Therapy Plan of Care for each patient, as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Utilize modalities, exercise, compensation, and other “hands-on” care to carry out the Physical Therapy Plan of Care for each patient.
• Provide clear verbal and written instruction to patients as indicated by the Plan of Care.
• Request additional evaluation and input from the Physical Therapist when a patient’s condition has changed or the method of therapy care does not present with significant improvement in a patient’s condition.
• Consistently work at a production pace.
• Readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes.

Qualifications

• No experience required, other than that acquired through the acquisition of the PTA degree and licensure.
• Preferred experience with adolescent and adult physical therapy in the areas of orthopedic and neurological injury.
• Licensed by the State of Alabama.
• Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.