Physical Therapist Assistant (NE) | Blythe, CA
Core
Provides direct physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and physician's plan of care to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance for patients in home health and hospice settings.
Role type
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health/Hospice)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and functional training programs
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic exercise instruction, muscle reeducation, gait training, transfer activities, prosthetic training, use of physical agents (heat, cold, ultrasound, electricity), patient education on assistive devices, clinical documentation, CPR certification, valid driver's license with insurance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Ultrasound, heat, cold, water, light, electricity, massage, wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetic/orthotic devices
Responsibilities
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, instructs patients in care and use of assistive devices, maintains clinical notes and conference records, observes and reports patient reactions to treatment, participates in team meetings and in-service education
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, Licensed IC