Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant — Rehab Support

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Saraland, AL. The role supports licensed therapists, performs treatments, and helps implement the Plan of Care with supervision.

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited PTA program and hold state licensure; experience is not required. The position includes supervising rehab technicians and contributing to patient care and home treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
• 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants

Job description

Encore Rehabilitation seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Saraland, AL. The role supports licensed therapists, performs treatments, and helps implement the Plan of Care with supervision.

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited PTA program and hold state licensure; experience is not required. The position includes supervising rehab technicians and contributing to patient care and home treatment plans.