Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant | Weekend PRN in Roanoke, Alabama weekend rate

Champion, Partners in Rehab•LaGrange, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Weekend PRN SNF Position in Roanoke, Alabama. The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the therapist. Recent graduates from a Physical Therapy Assistant Program that are licensed in Alabama will be considered.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
Licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.
Must be listed as Active at pt.alabama.gov

Nice To Haves

Therapy Experience, Other: No experience required but desired.
COVID vaccination is preferred for this position. However, an exemption will be entertained.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
Reports to the Staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
Carries out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially dependent.
Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies. equipment, linens, and time usage.
Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
Documents on all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.