Physical Therapy Assistant- Full time

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital•Townshend, VT

3d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. This role involves assisting with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. The position also requires participation in operational aspects of the department, including performance improvement and CQI activities, as well as infection control, equipment training, and emergency preparedness programs.

Requirements

Advanced degree from accredited program
Completion of all state and national requirements for licensure/certification
VT License
Registration with national office
CPR
Ability to work independently
Pay attention to details
Multitask
Follow set procedures

Responsibilities

Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after the physical therapist has completed evaluation of patient.
Assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
Notify physical therapist of patient status changes, progression of program as appropriate
Communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, visitors
Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and emergency preparedness programs.