Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. SUMMARY Administers physical therapy treatments to patients and works under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam).
- Current PTA license in the state of work.
- Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Responsibilities
- Assures all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and documents therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
- Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
- Performs therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
- Performs general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within LIMITS OF SAFETY regarding joint/muscle stretch.
- Instructs, motivates and assists program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
- Provides gait training and instructs program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces and splints. Trains program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training
- Measures ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan
- Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
- Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
- Asses PT equipment and has a good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
