Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant

CARIN Alliance; Concord (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CARIN Alliance is seeking a role to assist physical therapists in providing acute-care physical therapy treatment according to established plans. You will perform delegated procedures, monitor patient responses, and document progress while adapting procedures as patient status changes.

The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and respectful patient interactions in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position involves coordinating department workload and providing direction to physical

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established treatment plans and delegated directives.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Sound clinical judgment to respond to changes in patient condition.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and respectful patient interactions.
• Basic leadership and coordination skills for supporting the department and aides.

Responsabilités

• Assist with delegated physical therapy procedures and treatment delivery.
• Monitor patient responses and document progress accurately.
• Adapt delegated procedures within the treatment plan as patient status changes.
• Ensure safe, respectful, patient-centered care.
• Coordinate department workload and provide direction to physical therapy aides as assigned.

Connaissances

Follow treatment plans

Observation & documentation

Clinical judgment

Safety & professionalism

Leadership & coordination

Description du poste

Role Summary

Assist physical therapists in providing acute-care physical therapy treatment according to established treatment plans. Conduct delegated procedures and support the delivery of hands‑on care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform delegated physical therapy procedures and assist with treatment delivery
• Monitor patient responses and document progress accurately
• Adapt or adjust delegated procedures within the treatment plan when patient status changes
• Ensure safe, respectful, patient-centered care
• Coordinate department workload and provide direction to physical therapy aides as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to follow established treatment plans and delegated directives
• Strong observation and documentation skills
• Sound clinical judgment to respond to changes in patient condition
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and respectful patient interactions
• Basic leadership and coordination skills for supporting the department and aides