Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates, monitors patient's progress, and documents patient response to the plan of care.
- Identifies disabilities, capabilities, needs, interests, and goals, and modifies treatment to meet the patient’s needs and plan of care under the guidance of the licensed Physical Therapist.
- Provides safe and effective physical therapy treatment and manual techniques, muscle re-education, therapeutic exercises and/or modalities.
- Instructs patients and families in therapeutic procedures during treatment and therapeutic techniques to continue at home.
Licenses and/or Certifications
- Current State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Adolescent Sports Medicine PTA experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the administration of a variety of assessment tools, physical therapy training treatment and modalities, treatment plans and therapy equipment.
- Previous experience in health care setting preferred.
- Demonstrates effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license required for travel to various satellite locations.
- CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
(Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.)
Additional Information
CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - click here for more information Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org