PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ( PTA ) IP

Blount Memorial; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Memorial is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide treatment programs and assess patient progress. Candidates must have a current PTA license and CPR certification. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams and delivering patient education across various age groups. A full-time position with competitive pay and sign-on bonuses is available.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current PTA license and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of growth and development, treatment techniques, and human behavior.
• Entry-level position requiring effective communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements physical therapy treatment programs and assesses patient progress.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Documents patient response to treatment in clinical charts.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Performance monitoring

Education

Current Physical Therapy Assistant license

CPR Certification

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Summary

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) implements physical therapy treatment programs, assesses patient progress, notes patient response to treatment, and documents daily in clinical charts or as required. Participates in multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. Provides education to patients, staff, and families. Offers physical therapy care to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, based on knowledge of growth and development. Interacts professionally with patients, staff, physicians, and the public. Treats patients with various conditions including integumentary, musculoskeletal, congenital abnormalities, genetic disorders, and neurological dysfunctions.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic growth and development
• Knowledge of techniques, principles, methods, and procedures to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and dysfunctions
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance

Job Specifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license by the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards (required)
• CPR Certification (required)
• Membership in professional associations (recommended)

Skills

• Ability to apply physical therapy treatment skills according to goals developed by the Physical Therapist
• Effective communication skills (talking and writing)
• Critical thinking to assess and address problems
• Performance monitoring and assessment

Abilities

• Deductive reasoning to apply rules to specific problems
• Active listening and understanding oral information
• Combining information to form conclusions
• Attentive listening, giving full attention to others

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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