Physical Therapy Assistant for Physical Therapy Clinic
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant performs clinical duties under the direct (Medicare) or indirect supervision of a licensed physical therapy or occupational therapy provider. The role delivers exercise prescriptions and home exercise programs according to the therapist’s plan of care, documents patient activity and progress, and supports patient education and motivation. It also assists with testing and treatment using progressive resisted exercise equipment and aquatic therapy as needed. The assistant participates in patient care conferences, maintains the clinic floor and its safety and cleanliness, and communicates clinical information from physicians, nurse practitioners, and insurance companies to supervising therapists. The role maintains knowledge of relevant professional literature, complies with California Physical Therapy Board requirements, and attends required seminars and meetings.
Requirements
- Completion of a credentialed Physical Therapist Assistant educational program.
- At least 1 year of experience in a health care or fitness clinic setting.
- Active and current Physical Therapist Assistant license for the State of California.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science or a related area preferred.
- Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver reconditioning exercise prescriptions and home exercise programs according to the therapist’s plan of care.
- Maintain proper documentation and ensure patients progress according to the therapist’s plan of care and applicable California Physical Therapy Board clinical protocols.
- Attend and participate in patient care conferences with supervising therapists.
- Perform objective measurements, including psychometric, isometric, and functional measurements, according to the therapist’s plan of care.
- Provide patient instruction and education according to the therapist’s plan of care.
- Assist with MedX testing and treatment sessions or comparable progressive resisted exercise equipment according to the therapist’s plan of care.
- Understand the principles of Functional Capacity Evaluations and work conditioning.
- Provide patients with motivation, education, guidance, and support according to the therapist’s plan of care.
- Assist with aquatic therapy as needed according to the therapist’s plan of care.
- Refer clinical information from physicians, nurse practitioners, and insurance companies regarding patients to supervising therapists.
- Maintain the clinic floor, including safety, water, towels, and cleaning.
- Schedule meetings with the Site Manager as needed to discuss clinic progress and future goals.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant professional literature and comply with California Physical Therapy Board continuing education requirements.
- Attend seminars and meetings as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
