Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Graduation from a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• A current, valid state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; a license is not required where the applicable state uses certification or registration in lieu of licensure as provided by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• No equivalency determination may be requested as a substitute for the education requirements for this labor category.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Carry out corrective exercise and treatment programs for assigned patients under the direction of the head or supervising physical therapist.
• Administer supervised treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, and traction.
• Instruct patients on assigned portions of treatment programs, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, prosthetic appliances, and other supportive or assistive devices.
• Administer intermittent and static traction to relieve neck and back pain using appropriate equipment and prescribed treatment parameters.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including pre-ambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatment and monitor tolerance, safety, and response to therapy.
• Compile and evaluate data regarding patient response to treatment and progress toward goals.
• Report patient progress, concerns, treatment response, and relevant observations orally or in writing to the supervising physical therapist.
• Support patient mobility, safe body mechanics, functional independence, rehabilitation goals, and continuity of care.
• Help maintain treatment areas, equipment, supplies, and patient-care spaces in a clean, safe, organized, and mission-ready condition.
• Follow established treatment plans, clinical instructions, documentation requirements, and safety protocols.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, family members, Government personnel, clinical staff, and company representatives.
• Maintain required license, certification, competency documentation, training, credentialing, and facility-access requirements throughout employment.
• Comply with applicable Military Treatment Facility policies, DHA and HIPAA requirements, local procedures, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Notify the appropriate Government supervisor and company leadership of any inability to perform scheduled duties as required.

Benefits

• Specified holidays
• Paid leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match