Physical Therapist Assistant
Arete' Health PT
•Onsite
About The Position
A physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients/clients under the direction of a physical therapist. Supervision from a physical therapist is provided in accordance with State requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate from an A.P.T.A approved school of physical therapy assisting with associate degree.
- Licensure by Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina Board of Physical Therapist Examiners.
- Current State Physical Therapy Assistant License.
Responsibilities
- Carry out individual physical therapy treatment plans that have been developed by a physical therapist.
- Apply modalities to patients in accordance with established procedures and Plan of Care.
- Train patients in exercise, ambulation, activities of daily living, use of adaptive equipment and positioning aids.
- Document patient/client progress by adding to and maintaining ongoing records such as progress notes.
- Refer patients to other services when appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Notify supervising therapists when patient needs evaluation in accordance with the State practice laws.
- Participate in in-services to broaden knowledge of physical therapy and other related topics.
- Participate in educational programs that meet the States CEU requirements and licensure.
- Provide in-services on continuing education courses to other staff members.
- Participate in special outpatient programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
