Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient (Hyde Park) $15,000 sign-on bonus
Core
Assist Physical Therapists in delivering outpatient physical therapy treatments and procedures to pediatric and geriatric patients to help them achieve maximum independence.
Role type
Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Builds
Individual and group physical therapy treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, stretching, taping, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, thermal modalities, traction, ultrasound, assistive device fitting, home program instruction, patient monitoring, treatment documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
clinical problem solving, creative treatment approaches, research participation, supervising rehabilitation aides, student orientation
Technologies
electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, thermal modalities, traction, ultrasound
Responsibilities
Implement comprehensive individual and group treatment plans; document patient progress and modify treatments; recommend and fit assistive devices; instruct patients and caregivers on home programs; monitor patient response and progress treatment; collaborate with interdisciplinary team; supervise rehabilitation aides; orient students to treatment procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC