Physical Therapy Assistant
Tuscaloosa ENTTuscaloosa, AL, US4 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionReviews physical therapy goals set, patients’ condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency and records findings. Administers physical therapy treatments (including home instruction) within scope of physical therapy assistant practice appropriately and monitors patient responses to such treatments. Assesses effects of treatments at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Documents treatments, responses and progress in patient’s charts, according to clinic guidelines. Confers with physical therapist to obtain and provide additional patient information to modify patient treatment and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient health care. Supervises and assists with student observation / clinical rotation if applicable. Assist in marketing and promotional efforts and events as needed Participates in in-services and other departmental meetings that are organized. Assists with smooth running of the clinic with accepting responsibilities assigned to him / her by the PT director / Clinical supervisor. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits / Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Position Summary :
Administers medically prescribed and necessary physical therapy treatment outlined by the therapist for patients suffering from injuries or dysfunction of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and integumentary systems and help to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability by performing the following duties personally or through appropriate delegation to a physical therapy technician.
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