STAR Physical Therapy is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a commitment to excellence to join our team as a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in outpatient orthopedic clinic in Tullahoma, TN. We commit to a culture where we use our time, talents and resources to care for our patients, our communities and one another.
Duties include:
- Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
- Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
- Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
- Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
- Provide guidance to students and technicians.
- Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
- Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.