Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Trinity Health • New Hampton, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual assists the physical therapists in the preparation of patients for treatment, provides certain physical therapy procedures to the patient, maintains physical therapy equipment in a clean and aesthetic manner and is responsible for written/verbal communications between the Rehab department and our customers.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year college program (approved by American Physical Therapy Association) leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed by State of Iowa in compliance with the Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations
• Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training.
• Exercises responsibility for patient’s personal care and environment throughout treatment.
• Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapist’s plan of care.
• Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions according to plan of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree