Physical Therapist Assistant - Pinedale

Deercreekseniorliving; Afton (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Afton, Wyoming, to provide physical therapy services under direction of a physical therapist. Responsibilities include treating patients to relieve pain, aiding in therapeutic exercises, and instructing on the use of assistive devices.

The ideal candidate will hold a license if required, have graduated from a CAPTE-approved program, and possess current CPR certification. This role is vital to our community's health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT assistant if required by location.
• Graduated from a CAPTE approved PT assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients on the use of therapeutic devices.

Skills

Licensure as a PT assistant

CPR certification

Driving and transportation access

Education

Graduation from a CAPTE approved PT assistant program

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.