Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Position Summary:

Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.

• Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
• Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
• Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
• BLS certification.

• One year of physical therapist assistant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Requisition :
• Daily Work Times: 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call:
  No
• Weekends:
  No