Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

dakotAMSS; North Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

dakotAMSS is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in North Dakota. The role involves administering treatments as supervised by a Physical Therapist and helping patients restore their functionality post-injury or disease.

Applicants should hold a current Physical Therapy Assistant license and possess knowledge of physical therapy modalities. Experience with geriatric patients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Basic knowledge of physical medicine and therapy modalities is necessary.
• Experience with the geriatric population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist with restoration of patient functioning.
• Help patients reach maximum performance levels.

Skills

Physical therapy modalities

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Physical therapy machine operation

Education

Current Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Description

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient.

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same
• Previous experience with geriatric population preferred
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice