Physical Therapist Assistant
Core
Assist licensed Physical Therapists in assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing direct hands-on physical therapy care.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Physical therapy treatment programs and patient recovery plans
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment plan implementation, documentation, EMR system usage, MS Office
Preferred skills
Orthopedics knowledge, autonomous work capability
Responsibilities
Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans, Provide direct patient care under supervision, Document findings and progress reports, Support in ensuring patient care meets standards, Assist in completing written plans of care and goals, Communicate with patients, caregivers, and physicians