Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta)

What you will do in this role:

• Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs

• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions

• Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary

• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act

• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT

• Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT

• Other duties as assigned

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred

• Current BLS/CPR