Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Description:

Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapist and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients. PTA duties and responsibilities include the following:

Counsel the patients and their families on what to do following treatment.

Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.

Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.

Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.

Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.

Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.Requirements:

- Graduate of physical therapy education associate degree from an accredited institution.

- NPT Licensed for PTA

- CPR certified is a plus

Full-time