Overview : Company Description
Company Description
Aspire Medical Staffing is a clinician owned and operated medical staffing company founded in 2011, contracting with Commercial and Federal medical agencies,facilities and schools.
We believe in a collaborative effort with all patient care. Our medical teams always consist of support from team leaders and an efficient way to communicate and collaborate with everyone.
Join Aspire Medical Staffing today to help service our Military and their families across the nation.
Aspire Medical Staffing is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services in the Physical Therapy Clinic at Naval health Clinic Corpus Christi, TX.
Responsibilities :
Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the physical
therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot
packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction. Instruct patients on segments of the program
including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment. Instruct,
motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and
progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and
supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in
conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and
coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide
complete care to patients.
Qualifications :
Degree : Associates Degree.
Education : Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Experience : One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation.
License : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or possess
current certification as a physical therapy assistant / technician as determined by the American Physical
Therapy Association (APTA).