Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
Core
Assists Physical Therapists in delivering inpatient physical therapy treatments and procedures for pediatric to geriatric patients, including therapeutic exercise, manual skills, and modalities.
Role type
Level 1 Physical Therapist Assistant (IC)
Builds
Inpatient rehabilitation care plans and patient independence
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, taping, assistive device fitting, patient education, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Creative treatment approaches, clinical problem solving, home program development, research participation, student supervision
Technologies
Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction equipment, thermal modalities
Responsibilities
Implement individual and group treatment plans independently, monitor patient response and progress treatment, document interventions and outcomes, collaborate with therapists on care plans and discharge, instruct patients and caregivers on home programs, supervise rehabilitation aides, orient students to clinical procedures
Seniority
Entry-level IC, hands-on clinical support