Physical Therapist Assistant - Spaulding Outpatient
About The Position
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance. - Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes. - Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site. - Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment. - Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment. - Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment. - Document treatments and notes as needed. -Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
- Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant – required
- Physical Therapist Assistant [Rhode Island License] - required
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Nice To Haves
- Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] – preferred
- Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program – preferred
Responsibilities
- Treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Review physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
- Interview patients.
- Perform physical examinations.
- Recommend options and courses of action to physical therapists.
- Give normal growth and development information.
- Promote wellness and health maintenance.
- Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site.
- Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment.
- Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Document treatments and notes as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
