Part-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for part-time hours at 811 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055. The role involves assisting with therapies under a Licensed PT, performing treatments, and adhering to professional standards.

The candidate should graduate from an accredited PTA program, hold licensure, and have no mandatory experience requirement. The position supervises Rehab Technicians and supports clinical staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensed 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, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for part-time hours at 811 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055. The role involves assisting with therapies under a Licensed PT, performing treatments, and adhering to professional standards.

The candidate should graduate from an accredited PTA program, hold licensure, and have no mandatory experience requirement. The position supervises Rehab Technicians and supports clinical staff as needed.