Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Hands-On Care

Encore Rehabilitation Services; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation Services seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing patient care in Jasper, Alabama.

You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and assist with rehabilitation activities to help patients regain mobility and independence. Requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and state licensure; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure by the State Board of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director.
• Carries out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
• Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
• Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
• Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linens, and time usage.
• Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
• Documents on all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.

Job description

Encore Rehabilitation Services seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing patient care in Jasper, Alabama.

You will implement treatment plans, document progress, and assist with rehabilitation activities to help patients regain mobility and independence. Requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and state licensure; no prior experience is required.