Physical Therapist Assistant -East Washington

Community Health Network • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for Interpreting results of initial evaluation, determines appropriate patient goals, and develops treatment plan. You will modify treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques. Physical therapists will also be responsible for participating in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students as well as inter-disciplinary program planning. Most importantly, you must establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.

Requirements

• Associate Science Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit
• Previous Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Outpatient General Orthopedic experience
• Knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends
• Effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers
• Ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
• Able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction

Responsibilities

• Interpreting results of initial evaluation
• Determining appropriate patient goals
• Developing treatment plan
• Modifying treatment plan as needed
• Utilizing appropriate treatment techniques
• Participating in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students
• Participating in inter-disciplinary program planning
• Establishing and maintaining a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree