Physical Therapist Assistant - Ortho at Rivers Bend
Core
Deliver physical therapy care to patients (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, including patient instruction, discharge planning, and equipment ordering.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient care plans and rehabilitation outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care implementation, discharge planning, equipment ordering, team representation at rounds, scheduling, lifting 50-100 lbs, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, problem solving, clear communication
Preferred skills
1 year of work experience as a PTA
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver physical therapy care to assigned patient population, record care in medical records, instruct OT/PT support staff and students, rotate through clinical service areas, implement plan of care, conduct discharge planning, order equipment, represent department at rounds and discharge conferences, schedule and charge patients, supervise Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (New graduate preferred, 1 year experience preferred)