Physical Therapy Assistant

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Uniform reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

401k with matching

Job summary

Cypress Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed physical therapist to join our team. The candidate will work under the direction of the Physical Therapists and administer therapy as prescribed, including in-office and patient home visits.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient education, and progression of treatment plans. Experience is not required but considered; an Associate Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant is noted, with the potential to support diverse patient populations and

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist or eligible to be licensed.
• Not required but experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy as prescribed by physician and directed by PT.
• Perform therapeutic exercises and neurodevelopmental re-education.
• Record patient progress and communicate with supervising therapists.
• Provide home programs and patient education for independence.
• Document treatment plans and modifications as needed.
• Conduct office duties and assist in equipment setup.

Skills

Patient care

Rehabilitation techniques

Documentation

Home visits

Education

Associate Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Cypress Physical Therapy is seeking an energetic and experienced licensed physical therapist to join our team.

Summary

Works under the direction of the Physical Therapists.The Physical Therapy Assistant administers all forms of physical therapy as prescribed by the physician and instructed by the Physical Therapist.Assists in administration of office and performs related duties as required.

Details of Duties

1. 1.Electrotherapy:ultrasound, muscle-nerve electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, TENS, HVGS, and biofeedback.
2. 2.Hydrotherapy:whirlpools; using aseptic techniques in specific cases, dressings.
3. 3.Traction:cervical and pelvic
4. 4.Therapeutic exercise,neurodevelopmental re-education, neuromuscular re-education, passive, active assistive, resistive, and strengthening exercises, and joint and soft tissue mobilization if appropriately trained.
5. 5.Functional activities:ambulation training, transfer training, body mechanics, patient education, ADL activities.
6. 6.Tests and records initially and sequentially, muscle strength, joint measurements, activities of daily living, so that objectives are determined and regularly reviewed.
7. 7.Instructs patients and their relatives, nurses or attendants in home programs for the purpose of advancing the patient's independence in self care and activities of daily living; helps patient accept and function to their maximum within the limits of irreversible disability.
8. 8.Records patient's progress so that referring physical therapist is aware of the patient's current functional level; reports any significant changes in patient's condition to the physical therapist so that the treatment plan may be modified or discontinued.Is responsible for documentation of above.
9. 9.Provides physical therapy treatment in the office, patient’s home, or nursing home.

Education

Associate Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant.

Experience

Not required but considered.

Contacts

Frequent contact with patients, department members and occasional contact with family members.

Physical Demands

Lifting 35 lbs, pushing, and assisting patients during transfers, gait instruction or exercises, and assists with set-up of equipment.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infectious diseases, electricity, and strains from moving or supporting patients.

Benefits

• group health, dental and vision insurance, paid leave, paid holidays, uniform reimbursement, paid maternity leave, and matching 401k program.