Orthopedic Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Core
Assist licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitation services to patients with basic and complex needs across acute care, outpatient, and inpatient settings.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient examination and evaluation, therapy intervention implementation, care plan modification, discharge planning, patient education, care team coordination, documentation, schedule management
Preferred skills
Rehab experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform initial examinations and evaluations to establish diagnosis and plan of care; Provide or supervise therapy interventions; Plan for patient discharge and follow-up; Communicate and document patient management activities; Manage patient caseload and schedule; Attend team meetings; Educate consumers and healthcare professionals