Physical Therapy Assistant
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-07 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Dallas Texas 75215 United States
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant:
Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort
Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
Complete documentation within 24 hours to support the delivery of therapy services
Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
Measure performance and report on patient's medical record
Participate in patient status judgments
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills of Physical Therapist Assistant:
Proven working experience as therapist
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities, and/or self care.
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
License to practice or relevant certification in TEXAS
Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements of Physical Therapist Assistant:
Must be highly organized and self-directed
Time management
Requires the ability to manage collaboratively with all organizational levels
Ability to work in a small team environment
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Must have proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Work Environment for Physical Therapist Assistant:
Field Environment: in the home, facility or business; talking; various noise levels; interactions with employees and clients; sitting and standing for long periods of time; bending and stooping required; lifting up to 50 lbs.
Note: The job duties of Physical Therapist Assistant outlined above may change without prior notice based upon the needs of the company.