Physical Therapist Assistant - Twin Lakes (PRN)

Life Enriching Communities • Montgomery, OH

288d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. This role administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or to decrease or prevent deformity or crippling. This position requires strong verbal and communication skills.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• At least 2 years experience
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license

Responsibilities

• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient responses to treatments and progress and reports findings to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On Site Gym Membership
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meaningful, Mission-Driven work
• Opportunity to have a daily impact in the lives of others
• Diverse, positive, and collaborative working environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree