Position Overview
Job Description
WORK SCHEDULE:
Average 40 hours per week. No on-call hours are required. Slight changes to the work hours may occur depending on the clinic.
SUMMARY:
Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services, including the services given below, as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the head 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 patie...