What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) -Per Diem position at Saugus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
Our rehabilitation facility is hiring per diem Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Rehab director. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The successful candidate will also provide treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient.
Responsibilities And Duties
Responsibilities And Duties
- Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists
- Focus on providing the highest quality treatment for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes
- Assess patient condition using knowledge of basic biological and medical science
- Propose treatment goals and objectives
- Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist
- Perform certain aspects of patient evaluation and interventions
- Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs
- Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current CPR and first aid certification
- 1 years’ clinical experience
- Must possess a caring and compassionate demeanor
- Health care experience an asset