Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho!

Usphysicaltherapy2; Lovingston (VA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

21 days PTO

Résumé du poste

Usphysicaltherapy2 is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to implement therapy programs and support recovery plans in our Virginia outpatient clinic.

You will provide comprehensive patient care, utilize various modalities, and document progress while collaborating with the PT team. Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program with Virginia licensure or eligibility and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a PTA or ability to obtain it in Virginia.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous outpatient experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Implement physical therapy programs and follow recovery plans and deliver treatments.
• Provide patient care per established protocols and guidelines.
• Document daily notes, weekly reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Administer active and passive manual therapy, modalities, and cryotherapy/heat therapy.
• Instruct and assist patients in learning functional activities like ambulation and daily living tasks.
• Observe patients during treatments and report progress to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fit patients for and train with braces, crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Collaborate with PT staff and other health team members for care plans.
• Measure range of joint motion, and vital signs to assess treatment effects.

Connaissances

PTA Practices

Outpatient Therapy

CPR Certification

Assistive devices fitting

Formation

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Outils

Ultrasound therapy

Electrical stimulation

Manual therapy techniques

Description du poste

We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them. You will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals. You know your goal is to execute a program to restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities.

Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.

Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.

Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.

Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.

Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.

Observes patients during treatments, compiles data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and reports orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.

Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.

Measures the patient's range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical Therapy Assistant program.

Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or the ability to obtain it in Virginia.

Previous experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Current CPR certification

Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills.

We believe in investing in our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% vested on your first day)
• Generous paid time off - 21 days in your first year