Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
• Affirm all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
• Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
• Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
• Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
• Confer with staff members and other healthcare members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
• Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current PTA license in the state of work.
• Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.