Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Champion, Partners in Rehab•Jasper, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by a therapist. The assistant treats patients after evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist and carries out procedures according to that therapist’s Plan of Care. The role is based at Ridgeview Health Services in Jasper, Alabama, and is full-time, 32–40 hours per week. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The position is supervised by a Staff Physical Therapist or Clinical Director.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk extensively without experiencing extreme fatigue.
Ability to lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; items over 50 pounds require mechanical devices or help from other personnel.
Ability to stand, turn, bend, stoop, lift, climb, and perform a great deal of physical movement in daily work activities.

Nice To Haves

Therapy experience is desired but not required.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties assigned by the therapist.
Treat patients after evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist.
Carry out physical therapy procedures according to the Registered Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care.
Provide instructions for home treatment programs in consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
Consult with the physical therapist regarding patient progress and plans of care.
Interact with other departments involved with individual patients regarding patient progress.
Supervise Rehab Technicians.
Participate in in-service training for clinical staff.
Adhere to the APTA code of ethics.
Report physical therapy matters to the Staff Physical Therapist or Clinical Director.
Maintain equipment and supplies that may benefit patients.
Encourage patients without giving false hope.
Counsel patients and/or families on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Help patients become physically, emotionally, and socially dependent.
Use appropriate procedures for patient care while being reasonable in the use of department supplies, equipment, linens, and time.
Submit written reports to the Registered Physical Therapist or Supervisor on duty for recorded patient or employee incidents or accidents as they occur.
Document treatments received by all patients according to department policies and procedures.