Physical therapist assistants work under licensed physical therapists (PTs) to help people with physical injuries or illnesses of to regain range of movement and control their pain. Under the PT's direction, PT assistants help people who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness, or age.

Physical therapist assistants follow plans created by PTs that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical manipulation to help people recover. PT assistants will track progress and report to the physical therapist. In addition, PT assistants are in charge of the treatment area, making sure that it is clean, neat, and ready for each patient.

Responsibilities

• Uses hands to move a patient's body and provide therapeutic exercise
• Observes a patient's issues and accurately reports observations to supervising physical therapist
• Lifts clients and spends much of their time on their feet; strength and stamina are needed to do the job

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program
• Lymphedema Certification preferred

At Allegiance Home Health & Rehab, our primary concern is the overall health, comfort, and well-being of our clients. We deliver compassionate in-home assistance with one unique difference: we truly care about our clients and we treat each one as part of our family. Our Therapists and Nurses provide a coordinated approach to managing our clients' health, with specialties in Stroke care, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Diabetic, and Cardiac care. Our dedicated Aides provide clients with companionship, activity, conversation, assistance with ADLs, cooking, housekeeping, and a sense of purpose. We provide not only physical care, but also the emotional and intellectual stimulation to help our clients retain a real connection with their lives.Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Work Hours