Physical Therapy Assistant

Crystal Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center; Pascoag (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Flexible hours

Job summary

Crystal Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center in Rhode Island is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support a PT in helping patients recover mobility and manage pain. You will help implement treatment plans, prepare equipment, and assist with modalities under PT supervision.

Responsibilities include patient education, supervising gentle stretching and massage, sanitation of therapy areas, and ensuring smooth patient flow during appointments. Flexible hours offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold RI PTA license.

Responsibilities

• Create and carry out treatment plans under PT's POC.
• Prepare therapy equipment for appointments.
• Massage and stretch patients' muscles.
• Use modalities as indicated.
• Sanitize therapy areas.
• Assist patients with moving to and from the therapy area.

Skills

RI PTA License

Job description

A Physical Therapy Assistant supports a PT in helping patients who
are recovering from injuries manage pain and regain their mobility. Their main
duties include creating and carrying out treatment plans under Pt's POC, preparing therapy equipment for appointments, massaging and stretching patients' muscles, using modalities as indicated and sanitizing therapy areas. Must hold a current RI PTA License.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Physical Therapy Assistants work under and report to their supervising Physical Therapists. They deliver quality and effective treatment plans under supervision of PT.

Therapy Assistant Duties includes the following:

• Family/staff education and training
• Carry out therapeutic modalities as indicated in POC
• Nursing education/in-service on patient performance, transfer/ambulation status
• Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report changes to the Physical Therapist/nursing staff.
• Assign HEP for the patient and upgrade/downgrade as needed.
• Upgrade/downgrade treatment plans and/or devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
• Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to manage pain and promote mobility.
• Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.

Job Type: Part-time flexible hours available