Physical Therapist Assistant
Core
Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under supervision, including modality treatments, exercises, gait training, manual therapy, and wound care.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and treatment progress
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, quality assurance support, EMR system usage
Preferred skills
mentoring PTA students and technicians
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, database software, MS Office
Responsibilities
Perform therapeutic interventions under supervision, record patient progress in medical charts, report patient status to physicians, instruct patients on home exercises, guide PTA students, assist in quality assurance programs
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC