Under the direction and supervision of the Manager and / or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist.
The PTA identifies patient reaction to treatments performed, makes recommendations for treatment changes to the Physical Therapist, and documents per policy.
In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant promotes communication of patient care information among team members.
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Evidence of relevant clinical continuing education in area of expertise.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience in hospital setting preferred.
Required Licenses / Certifications
- Currently licensed in the state of employment.
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Written and verbal communication with physicians, allied health professionals and patient / family.
- Patient and family teaching.
- Documentation of all information gathered.
- Documentation reflects progress toward goals, utilization of established plan, appropriate interventions and outcomes on all appropriate forms.
- Interviewing skills include ability to extract and interpret patient / family clinical information.
- Able to problem solve complex cases to identify potential discharge problems.
- Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
Pay Range : $22.39 - $33.09
COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIALS RATES
- $4.25 - Evenings
- $8.00 - Nights
- $4.75 - Weekends
PM24
PIe7614967e859-30511-34596175
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,163 to $1,343 per week in Rutland, VT
AlliedTravelCareers is working with National Staffing Solutions to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in RUTLAND, Vermont, 05701!. ...
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,530 per week in Williston, VT
CoreMedical Group has hundreds of exciting and rewarding travel assignments throughout the country for Travel Allied Professionals and Travel Nurses.Plus, we're the only healthcare staffing company to offer our travelers a free, all-inclusive tropical vacation.You can earn our ...
Physical Therapy Assistant (per diem)
Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy As...
Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $41 per per visit
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Center Rutland, Vermont. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA),. Each Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) must:. ...
Physical Therapy Assistant
Under the direction and supervision of the Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program. In additi...
Physical Therapy Assistant (per diem)
Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy As...
Physical Therapy Assistant (per diem)
Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy As...
Physical Therapy Assistant
Under the direction and supervision of the Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program. In additi...
Physical Therapy Assistant (per diem)
Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy As...
Physical Therapy Assistant
Under the direction and supervision of the Manager and/or a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant performs structured assessment and treatment based on the plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Graduate of an accredited Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Program. In additi...