Physical Therapy Asst - Outpatient

Surgery Partners Careers • Great Falls, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists therapists with specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients. Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the implementation of treatment programs such as teaching patients to perform exercises and activities of daily living, coordinating treatments using special equipment, and/or a variety of modalities such heat, cold, massage, hydrotherapy, or electrotherapy, and reporting/recording the patient's progress.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistants Program
• State License as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety requirements.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Keyboarding and computer skills.
• Able to identify and recommend problem resolution.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must pass a health and immunizations screening.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists with specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients.
• Teaches patients to perform exercises and activities of daily living.
• Coordinates treatments using special equipment.
• Administers a variety of modalities such as heat, cold, massage, hydrotherapy, or electrotherapy.
• Reports and records patient's progress.

What This Job Offers

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