Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab Team Support

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

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Alabama. The PTA will perform skilled therapy treatments and related duties under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include assisting with plans of care, supervising technicians, documenting treatments, and communicating patient progress to the supervising therapist. Graduation from an accredited PTA program and state licensure are required; prior experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Carries out physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Documents on all patients' treatments according to department policies.
• Supervises Rehab Technicians.
• Treats patients after the evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Participates in in-service training for clinical staff.
• Consult with the physical therapist regarding patient progress and plan of care.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants

Job description

Encore Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Alabama. The PTA will perform skilled therapy treatments and related duties under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include assisting with plans of care, supervising technicians, documenting treatments, and communicating patient progress to the supervising therapist. Graduation from an accredited PTA program and state licensure are required; prior experience is not mandatory.