Physical Therapy Assistant: Patient Care & Rehab Support

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the physical therapy team in delivering patient care and education. The role involves assisting with exercises, tracking progress, and ensuring continuity of care under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Responsibilities include carrying out techniques prescribed by the PT, communicating changes in patient progress, and educating patients on continuing care strategies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program (accredited).
• Up-to-date Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Help the PT in all aspects of patient care
• Under the guidance of the PT, perform therapy techniques/exercises
• Measure and track patient progress, informing PT of all changes
• Provide patients with needed continued care information
• Assist the Physical Therapist in patient handling, treatment, and management
• Carry out techniques and exercises prescribed by Physical Therapist
• Keep Physical Therapist up-to-date on changes in patient progress
• Help measure and track intervention effectiveness
• Educate the patient on continuing care

Skills

Patient care

Therapy techniques

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the physical therapy team in delivering patient care and education. The role involves assisting with exercises, tracking progress, and ensuring continuity of care under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Responsibilities include carrying out techniques prescribed by the PT, communicating changes in patient progress, and educating patients on continuing care strategies.