Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant

Recover-Care Healthcare; Goffstown (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality care to patients. Responsibilities include instructing and motivating patients, coordinating treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, ensuring effective collaboration with staff and families. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in physical therapy and current state license required.
• Proficiency in standards and caring for SNF population needs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist patients during exercises and activities.
• Monitor equipment and document treatment effects.
• Coordinate treatment plans and educate caregivers.

Skills

Knowledge of caring for SNF population needs

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Effective communication with staff, patients, and families

Ability to travel as needed

Education

Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Proficiency with applicable standards

Job description

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Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients during exercises or activities.
• Observe and evaluate patient responses, report progress to Physical Therapists.
• Discuss and coordinate treatment plans with staff and educate caregivers and family members.
• Transport and position patients, secure them on therapy equipment.
• Administer manual exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic therapy, and modalities like ultrasound.
• Measure joint motion, vital signs, and document treatment effects.
• Monitor equipment and record usage and treatments.
• Fit patients for braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of caring for SNF population needs.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective communication with staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Lifting, positioning, pushing, transferring patients.
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care