Physical Therapy Assistant

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus included

Job summary

Cypress Physical Therapy seeks an energetic and licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team, delivering high-quality care under the supervision of Physical Therapists.

This role involves administering prescribed therapies, performing office duties, documenting patient progress, and guiding home programs to promote independence and safe movement.

A sign‑on bonus is included, and we offer group health, dental and vision insurance, paid leave and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required for certification as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure required for practice as PTA.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed therapies under supervision of Physical Therapists.
• Perform office duties and related tasks as required.
• Document patient progress and maintain records.
• Instruct patients in home programs to promote independence.
• Assist with patient education and activities of daily living.

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.

SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED!

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.