Physical Therapy Assistant

Ontario Trillium Foundation; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Uniform reimbursement

401k matching

Job summary

Cypress Physical Therapy in Louisiana is seeking an energetic and experienced licensed physical therapist to join our team. The therapist works under the direction of Physical Therapists and administers therapies prescribed by physicians and instructed by the Physical Therapist, while assisting in office tasks as needed.

Education includes an Associate Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant; no prior experience is required but is considered.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist is sought to join the team.
• Not required but considered experience will be welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy as prescribed by the physician and instructed by the PT.
• Assist in office administration and related duties.

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.Electrotherapy:ultrasound, muscle-nerve electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, TENS, HVGS, and biofeedback.
• 2.Hydrotherapy:whirlpools; using aseptic techniques in specific cases, dressings.
• 3.Traction:cervical and pelvic
• 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.Functional activities:ambulation training, transfer training, body mechanics, patient education, ADL activities.
• 6.Tests and records initially and sequentially, muscle strength, joint measurements, activities of daily living, so that objectives are determined and regularly reviewed.
• 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.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.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.