What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC?
Overview
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Pay: $34.27/hr
Benefits: Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability
Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan
Responsibilities
- Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directedby the physical therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gaittraining, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs andtraction. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use ofwheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
- Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static tractionequipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functionalactivities.
- Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responsesto treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
- Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces,prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members,individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information forplanning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with otherdepartments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
Qualifications
Degree: Associates Degree.
Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission onAccreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Experience: One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation.
License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapyassistant or possess current certification as a physical therapy assistant/technician asdetermined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Kako'o Services LLC
Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.
We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.
Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.
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