Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Core
Provide physical therapy interventions, supervise rehab aides, and manage patient care plans in outpatient rehabilitation settings.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy interventions, patient evaluation, care plan implementation, supervision of rehab aides, discharge planning, 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 direct therapy interventions; Plan for patient discharge and follow-up; Communicate and document patient management activities; Supervise rehab aides and office assistants; Manage patient caseload and schedule; Attend team meetings; Educate consumers and healthcare professionals