Position Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Duties:
- Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist carries out all therapeutic modalities or treatment programs planned by the Therapist.
- Identifies and communicates treatment programs planned by the Therapist.
- Identifies and communicates treatment responses and/or difficulties to the Therapist.
- Progresses and alters the treatment programs as education directs.
- Follows treatment plan as outlined by licensed Physical Therapist.
- Transfers patients as needed for therapy.
- Performs patient/family teaching.
- Communicates with Physical Therapist in patient treatment planning.
- Provides documentation of patient treatment.
- Administers medications in a timely manner safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Physical Therapist Assistant Minimum Requirements: