Physical Therapist Assistant
Core
Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and progress tracking
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
manual therapy, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, ADL training, wound dressing, range of motion measurement, strength assessment, vital signs monitoring, assistive device instruction, home exercise instruction, medical charting, EMR system usage
Preferred skills
student/technician mentoring, quality assurance program participation
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, database software, MS Office
Responsibilities
Perform therapeutic interventions, record patient progress, report patient status to physicians, instruct patients on home exercises, guide students and technicians, assist in quality assurance programs
Seniority
Entry-level, new graduate friendly