Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Gardendale, AL. As a PTA, you will assist the Physical Therapist with patient care, perform prescribed therapy techniques, and track patient progress.

The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current license. This role involves working directly with patients to ensure effective treatment and care management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must hold a current Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Help the PT in all aspects of patient care.
• Perform therapy techniques/exercises under PT guidance.
• Measure and track patient progress, informing PT of changes.
• Provide continued care information to patients.
• Assist in patient handling and treatment.
• Carry out prescribed techniques and exercises.
• Keep PT updated on patient progress changes.
• Help measure and track intervention effectiveness.
• Educate patients on continuing care.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Therapy techniques

Progress tracking

Patient education

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program

Up-to-date Physical Therapist Assistant license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Gardendale, AL

Responsibilities

• Help the PT in all aspects of patient care
• Under the guidance of the PT, perform therapy techniques/exercises
• Measure and track patient progress, informing PT of all changes
• Provide patients with needed continued care information
• Assist the Physical Therapist in patient handling, treatment, and management
• Carry out techniques and exercises prescribed by Physical Therapist
• Keep Physical Therapist up-to-date on changes in patient progress
• Help measure and track intervention effectiveness
• Educate the patient on continuing care

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program (accredited)
• Up-to-date Physical Therapist Assistant license