The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services including treatment, implementation and documentation under the direction of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physicians plan of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides physical therapy according to the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physicians plan of care according to state regulations

Treats individuals to help relieve pain, develops or restores function, and maintains Amergisum functional mobility and performance

Continues to assess the clients living environment for barriers, safety risks and equipment needs

Directs and aids clients in active, passive and resistive therapeutic exercises, muscle re- education, functional gait and balance training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training

Instructs care and use of assistive mobility devices, braces and prosthetic or orthotic devices

Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field in accordance with manufactures directions and per policy

Instructs and educates individual, family, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances

Reports reaction(s) to treatment or change(s) in condition to physician and Physical Therapist

Identifies individual and family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notifies Physical Therapist

Maintains communication with the company and other personnel caring for the client to assure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care

Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment

Participates in discharge planning

Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation that is consistent with the plan of care

Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant

One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.