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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC

Barbourville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Exercise Administration, Massage Techniques, Assistive Equipment, Prosthetic Devices, Patient Observation, Clinical Direction, Documentation, Record Keeping, Inservice Education, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Transportation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Physical Therapist's Assistant is responsible for performing prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients and for providing clinical direction to physical therapy workers. Special Instructions PTA position for new school contract, outpatient services, inpatient care. Responsibilities Provides physical therapy treatments in a medical facility or in patient's home under the supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with a treatment plan established by a physical therapist. Administers exercise, massage, heat, light, sound, water, electrical, and infrared treatments and uses hot or cold packs to treat patients. Instructs and assists patients to learn to improve their ability to walk and move from one location to another. Instructs patients in the use and care of assistive equipment and prosthetic devices such as artificial limbs, braces, crutches, canes, walkers, and wheel chairs. Observes patients during treatment and reports progress to physical therapist. Provides clinical direction to physical therapy workers. Documents in the medical record treatment provided and patient response to treatment. Maintains necessary records and statistical reports as required. Assists in providing inservice education programs to other hospital personnel. Assists in cleaning and maintenance of physical therapy equipment and department. May assist with patient transportation. Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications Successful completion of a two year accredited program leading to an associate degree in physical therapy. Current Physical Therapist's Assistant licensure in state where working. Minimum of one year experience in a physical therapy department preferred.

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Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist's Assistant provides prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients and offers clinical direction to physical therapy workers. They administer various treatments and assist patients in improving their mobility and use of assistive devices.