Pta- Symbii Bear River

Symbii Home Health and Hospice South • Logan, UT

10d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. The role supports patients in relieving pain, developing or restoring function, and maintaining maximum performance. The assistant records clinical and conference notes within prescribed time frames, reports patient responses and changes in condition, and participates in home care team meetings and in-service education. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Use physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observe and report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in their conditions to the physical therapist and organization personnel.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintain required records, including clinical and conference notes, and incorporate them into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames.
• Participate in organization home care team meetings and in-service education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed