Physical Therapist Assistant: Impactful Patient Care

Valley-View-Healthcare-Center; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley-View-Healthcare-Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under a Physical Therapist and provide therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, instructing patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to ensure comprehensive patient care. Licensure as PTA and CPR are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current valid state PTA licensure or certification; CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities.
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients' responses to therapy, document progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Valley-View-Healthcare-Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under a Physical Therapist and provide therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, instructing patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to ensure comprehensive patient care. Licensure as PTA and CPR are preferred.