Physical Therapist Assistants

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,780 - 79,810; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist therapists in providing care to patients. Responsibilities include instructing patients during exercises, monitoring equipment, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates must possess strong active listening and critical thinking skills. The role requires a commitment to patient service and effective communication. Salary range is between $33,780 and $79,810 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments.
• Monitor operation of equipment and treatment administration.
• Transport patients and assist them during exercises.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and motivate patients in exercises and treatments.
• Perform clerical duties such as inventory and answering calls.
• Administer traction to relieve pain for patients.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Monitoring

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

What Does it Take to Be a Physical Therapist Assistant?

Example of Physical Therapist Assistant Job Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

What Do Physical Therapist Assistants Do On a Daily Basis?

• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
• Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
• Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
• Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.

Things a Physical Therapist Assistant Should Know How to Do

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Rehabilitation Aide
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant and Nurse Aide
• Rehabilitation Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary

Physical Therapist Assistants make between $33,780 and $79,810 a year.