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Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) at SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN HOME

Martinsville, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Sound Judgement, Decision Making, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Compassionate Instruction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) Join our dynamic healthcare team as a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting patient recovery and well-being. This flexible position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced physical therapists, providing essential treatments that improve patients' quality of life. Essential Job Duties: - Provides services under the direction of licensed physical therapist. - Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues. - Administers treatment programs for patients - Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures. - Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities. - Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. - Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance. Requirements - Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program - Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license; CPR certification - CPR certification - Excellent verbal & written communication - Time management - Critical thinking - Sound judgement & decision making - Active listening - Service orientation - Social perceptiveness - Compassionate instruction

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides essential treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, focusing on improving patient recovery and quality of life through various physical activities and exercises. Duties include administering treatment programs, documenting patient care, and instructing patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness maintenance.