What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT and Fill in as needed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at Central Physical Therapy, LLC?
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
- Reports to: Physical Therapist/Owner/Administrator
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistants
- Current PTA license
- Good computer skills
- Proficient in the English language
- Excellent communication skills
Core Responsibilities:
- Must maintain at all times while working with the Physical Therapist and patients: “Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Standards) or the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Support and implement the mission and core values of Central Rehab Clinic, Inc.
- Must relate well to adult, children and geriatric patients
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide patient care as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist
- Contribute to patient evaluations
- Assist Physical Therapist with patient treatment program
- Consistently exercise discretion and judgment during daily job performance
- Prepare patients for treatment
- Educate patients on treatment plans, home exercise programs, home safety
- programs, therapy equipment
- Patient documentation within PTA scope of practice guidelines
- Ensure that all massage lotion bottles are filled at the end of each day or as needed
- Ensure that all treatment rooms are stocked and in orderly condition
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