Physical Therapy Assistant: Evidence-Based Care for All Ages

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Longview (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Physical Therapy Assistant role at Community Health Systems, Inc. provides hands-on therapy support to patients of varied ages, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning to promote recovery and independence. Key responsibilities include collaborative evaluation, safe administration of modalities, clear documentation, and maintaining infection control and patient education throughout

Formación

• 0–1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating treatment plans and collaborating on outcomes.
• Implements therapeutic interventions for posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, and flexibility.
• Administers treatment methods under supervision of a PT.
• Monitors patient progress and provides feedback to the supervising PT.
• Provides patient education on exercises and self-management.
• Ensures treatment approaches match patient age, development, culture, and goals.
• Documents patient care clearly and accurately.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with policies and standards.

Conocimientos

Therapeutic techniques

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Patient education

Educación

PTA license

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

The Physical Therapy Assistant role at Community Health Systems, Inc. provides hands-on therapy support to patients of varied ages, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning to promote recovery and independence. Key responsibilities include collaborative evaluation, safe administration of modalities, clear documentation, and maintaining infection control and patient education throughout