Physical Therapist Assistant

PRN Physical Therapy Assisant

Position Summary

• A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help
• residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. PTAs
• follow plans created by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical
• manipulation to help residents/patients recover.

Essential Functions

• ? Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
• ? Contributes to patients physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing
• information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical
• therapy directives.
• ? Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining,
• updating, and studying therapy histories.
• ? Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient
• evaluations and test results.
• ? Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• ? Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and
• assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises,
• ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as
• crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• ? Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and
• development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• ? Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan.
• ? Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
• regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• ? Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical
• therapy services rendered to production objectives
• ? Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.

Licenses/Certification

• Current state PTA licensure.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.