Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab Specialist

Encore Rehabilitation Services; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation Services seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering treatments and related duties. The assistant treats patients after evaluator input, supports supervision of Rehab Technicians, and participates in in-service training.

You will document progress, communicate plans of care, and help patients regain independence under the therapist's guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• EXPERIENCE:None required.
• REGISTERED: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, 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 assist the Physical Therapist in delivering treatments and related duties. The assistant treats patients after evaluator input, supports supervision of Rehab Technicians, and participates in in-service training.

You will document progress, communicate plans of care, and help patients regain independence under the therapist's guidance.