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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide outpatient physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement the plan of care with the selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort. PTAs assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Physical Therapists Assistants (PTA's) have completed degree requirements from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program and obtain licensure by the state of Arkansas Physical Therapy Board.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: Other, Word Processing/Typing
Full Time
$50k-61k (estimate)
04/24/2024
05/11/2024
orthoarkansas.net
Stuttgart, AR
25 - 50
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