Physical Therapy Assistant -Full Time
Core
Assists Physical Therapists in delivering physical therapy procedures and related tasks to patients, modifying treatments within the established plan and documenting progress.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant
Builds
Patient treatment plans and therapy sessions
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy procedures, patient assessment, treatment plan modification, documentation, safety protocols, age-specific care
Preferred skills
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform physical therapy procedures delegated by supervising Physical Therapist, modify treatment procedures based on patient status, document patient progress notes, assess and treat patient pain, identify and report patient safety issues, provide technical assistance and direction to Physical Therapy aides, coordinate department workload
Seniority
Entry level