Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care - FT - Days - MRH
Core
Assists licensed Physical Therapists in delivering physical therapy services to patients in acute care settings, implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and recovery plans
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, Treatment plan implementation, Patient education, Documentation, Adaptive equipment selection, Care team communication
Preferred skills
Student supervision, Critical thinking, Goal revision
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans developed by supervising therapist, Educate patients and families on deficits and adaptive equipment, Monitor patient responses to treatment, Document services and patient progress, Communicate patient status to care team, Assist with patient discharge planning