Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient (South Bay Clinic) $15,000 sign-on bonus
Core
Assists Physical Therapists in delivering outpatient physical therapy treatments and procedures to pediatric and geriatric patients to help them achieve maximum independence.
Role type
Level 1 Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient)
Builds
Individual and group physical therapy treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
therapeutic exercise, massage, electrical stimulation, thermal modalities, traction, ultrasound, joint mobilization, stretching, taping, assistive device fitting, home program instruction, patient progress monitoring, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
creative treatment approaches, clinical problem solving, independent learning, professional development, student supervision
Technologies
electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, assistive devices, durable medical equipment
Responsibilities
Implement comprehensive individual and group treatment plans; document patient progress and modify treatments; recommend and issue appropriate assistive devices; instruct patients and caregivers on home programs; monitor patient response and inform the physical therapist of changes; supervise rehabilitation aides; orient medical staff and students to the role.
Seniority
Level 1, hands-on IC