Physical Therapy Assistant

Symbii Home Health and Hospice South • Murray, UT

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. The role treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. The assistant may be asked to perform job-related tasks beyond those listed as representative duties.

Requirements

• Be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduate from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and pass a national examination for PT assistants.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Be able to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy according to the physical therapist's directions and the physician's plan of care.
• 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 Members meetings and the Organization in-service Education Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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