Physical Therapist Assistant

Posterity Group LLC•Rockville, MD

88d•Onsite

About The Position

Posterity Group LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide services to veterans at their Rockville, MD headquarters. This role involves assisting a Physical Therapist in administering treatments, ensuring a safe and clean therapy environment, and closely monitoring patient progress and well-being.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
State licensure or certification (required)
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Understanding of human anatomy and physiology
Ability to follow treatment plans and clinical instructions
Strong patient care and interpersonal skills
Physical stamina and mobility
Attention to detail and accuracy
Communication skills with patients and healthcare teams
Patience and motivational ability
Basic clinical and therapeutic skills
Time management and organization
Ability to handle sensitive patient information confidentially
Problem-solving and adaptability
Teamwork and collaboration with healthcare professionals
Commitment to patient safety and quality care

Responsibilities

Take instruction from the Physical Therapist
Ensure that therapy area is clean and tidy at all times to prevent infection
Administer treatment to patients such as massaging and stretching
Fix and arrange equipment for physical exercises and treatment and pack them up afterwards
Interact closely with patients to obtain their medical history
Keep records of patients’ daily progress and response to treatment
Bring patients to areas of therapy and take them out afterwards
Encourage patients to exercise at home as instructed by the Physical Therapist
Observe patients closely to observe and prevent other heath issues that may arise due to their condition
Make suggestions to the Physical Therapist on patients’ treatment based on observations