Physical Therapist Assistant

The Orchards at Northwest

has an amazing opportunity for a

Full time Physical Therapist Assistant . 40 hours a week position .

We are an in-house facility that focuses on patient needs. We provide our residents with all the therapy they need and deserve.

Responsibilities

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 to support the delivery of physical 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

Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant

Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards

Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities

Ability to communicate and instruct effectively

Health care administration and documentation skills

License to practice or relevant certification

Career Advantages:

· Rare in-house opportunity

What you would be doing:

The Staff PTA performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Physical Therapist.

What your work schedule would be:

Your work schedule will be determined based on your work status and case load by the Director of Rehab.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

Graduate of an accredited

Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for PTA