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Job Summary
Under direction, responsible to treat patients requiring physical therapy. Serves patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Qualifications
Essential Functions
-Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
-Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site.
-Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment.
-Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
-Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
-Document treatments and notes as needed.
Education
Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist Assistant [State License] - required
Experience
experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$ - $40.70/HourlyGrade
6
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