PTA
About The Position
Safety Sensitive Job - Full time Measure the patient’s motor function Record strength and muscle performance Assist physical therapists in developing treatment plans Observe patients and write progress reports Evaluate the capability of patients to function independently Assist patients in carrying out specific exercises Treat patients with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage Help patients with equipment and devices, like walkers Use and care for braces or prostheses (artificial body parts) Use electrical stimulation and ultrasound Educate patients on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve mobility Teach the patients and their family members what to do at home after treatment
Requirements
- All potential physical therapy assistants (PTA) must have completed a high school education or equivalent
- Arkansas Licensure
- BLS
Responsibilities
- Measure the patient’s motor function
- Record strength and muscle performance
- Assist physical therapists in developing treatment plans
- Observe patients and write progress reports
- Evaluate the capability of patients to function independently
- Assist patients in carrying out specific exercises
- Treat patients with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage
- Help patients with equipment and devices, like walkers
- Use and care for braces or prostheses (artificial body parts)
- Use electrical stimulation and ultrasound
- Educate patients on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve mobility
- Teach the patients and their family members what to do at home after treatment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
