Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

What You’ll Do

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions.
• Instructs, motivates and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.
• Observes clients’ progress and response to treatment and reports findings to the physical therapist.
• Assists in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submits them for review into the clinical record.
• Reports any changes in the client’s condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one (1) year’s experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred).
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.

Benefits

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance