Physical Therapy Assistant

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PTA needed. 32 hours a week guaranteed, various day shifts.

Position:
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Talented Medical Solutions. This role supports the licensed Physical Therapist in delivering patient care within the facility.

• Assists the registered Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
• Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
• Observes, records and reports conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties to the supervisor.
• Reports pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
• Helps maintain appropriate records.
• Participates in educational activities of the facility.
• Directs Physical Therapy Aides regarding treatments as necessary under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains the treatment area where treatment is provided.
• Communicates with the patient’s physician as necessary regarding progress and treatments, in consultation with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program.
• Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in the respective therapy profession.
• Ability to perform tasks without posing a health or safety risk to self or others; lift, turn, move, position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfers. Minimal assist transfers are defined as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Medical Practices