Physical Therapy Assistant

Talented Medical Solutions; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Yuma, Arizona. Responsibilities include assisting Physical Therapists, maintaining records, and performing treatment procedures. Candidates must have relevant certifications and be able to lift patients as required. This position guarantees 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current therapy certification required.
• State license in the respective therapy profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered Physical Therapist with procedures.
• Perform routine treatment procedures.
• Maintain appropriate patient records.

Skills

Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program

Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association

Ability to lift and control 50 pounds

Communication skills

Job description

PTA needed. Hour shifts/Days/32 hours a week guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
• Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
• Observes, records and reports to his/her supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to his/her assigned duties.
• Reports any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
• Helps maintain appropriate records.
• Participates in educational activities of the facility.
• Directs Physical Therapy Aides regarding physical therapy treatments as necessary and appropriate at the time of treatment under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains specific treatment area where he/she has given treatment.
• Communicates with patient’s physician as necessary regarding patient’s progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• § Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program.
• § Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• § Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
• § Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others without risk to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patient; lift, turn, move position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• § Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purposes of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.