Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Physical Therapist-developed treatment plan to patients in their homes.
• Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, and heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities.
• Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
• Notify the Physical Therapist or Branch Director of equipment failures, supply shortages, or changes involving staff or clients.
• Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions while performing patient care activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident benefits.