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 programs
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic exercises, Gait training, Manual therapy, ADL training, Wound dressing, Range of motion measurement, Strength assessment, Vital signs monitoring, EMR system usage, Assistive device instruction
Preferred skills
CPR certification, PC skills, Database software knowledge, MS Office
Responsibilities
Perform therapeutic interventions, Record patient progress, Report patient status to physicians, Instruct patients on home exercise techniques, Provide guidance to students and technicians, Assist in quality assurance programs