About the position
Armor PT, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is looking for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! Responsible for assisting the physical therapist with the administration of a medically prescribed physical therapy program for assigned patients/clients. Functions under the direct supervision of the physical therapist responsible for a specific patient's/client's care. The staff therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan of care established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The therapist assistant works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient/client care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental policies.
- Provides care per physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
- Takes measurements of patient/client status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care.
- Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating therapist, to promote maximum benefits from therapy.
- Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient/client, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise.
- Follows plan for discharge and discusses with evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise.
- Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/client populations served.
- Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment.
- Travels to other local clinics as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license, registration and/or certification as per state regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and Individual Bonus Plan
- Exceptional benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, vision and PTO
- Clinical Leadership Pathway (CORE)
- Unlimited Continuing Education budget, including MedBridge subscription
- Formal and customized Mentorship Program
- Proprietary AGILE EMR, built by Physical Therapists
