What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant PTA position at Vantage Care, LLC?
Physical Therapist
Position Requirements
Position Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited PT program
- Current PT license, in good standing with the State Licensing board
- Minimum of one (1) year PT experience, in corresponding setting
- Federal-State - and GHR required credentials current on file
- Cognitive skills as related to the position
- Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
- Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
- Test and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
- Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
- Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
- Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum
- Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer