Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Description
What you will do in this role:
- Under guidance of supervising PT:
Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs - Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
- Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
- Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
- Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
- Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
- Other duties as assigned
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
- Current BLS/CPR
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