Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Champion, Partners in Rehab•Opelika, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time (32-40 hours/week) SNF Position in Opelika, Alabama. The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the therapist. The position requires licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy and graduation from an accredited PTA Program. While no experience is required, it is desired. COVID vaccination is preferred, but an exemption will be entertained.

Requirements

Licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.
Graduate from a PTA Program
Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.

Nice To Haves

Therapy Experience
COVID vaccination is preferred

Responsibilities

Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
Reports to the Staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
Carries out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially dependent.
Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linens, and time usage.
Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
Documents on all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.