PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

Lauderdale Community Living Center; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauderdale Community Living Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality care to residents under a licensed PT. You will evaluate and treat residents, document services, and communicate with families and physicians.

Responsibilities include measuring function, assisting therapists, observing progress, guiding exercises, and educating residents on safe techniques to improve mobility. Join a collaborative team dedicated to connecting people to life.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid physical therapist assistant license

Responsibilities

• Measure and record residents' motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
• Assist physical therapists in developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.
• Evaluate residents' ability to function independently.
• Assist residents with exercises and equipment, including stretches and massages.
• Educate residents on proper exercise techniques to strengthen muscles and improve mobility.
• Contribute positively to the team effort and overall care environment.

Skills

PTA experience

Clinical expertise

Treatment knowledge

Lifelong learning

Professional behavior

Interpersonal skills

PTA license

Job description

Description

Physical Therapy Assistant

We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality care to all residents. Under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, the PTA evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with their families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains all necessary documentation of services in the patient's medical records.

What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!

How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full: S(Sprint) N(Nature) O(Others) W(Work) S(Self)! We make it SNOW every day!

Responsibilities:

• Measure and record residents' motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
• Assist physical therapists in developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.
• Evaluate residents' ability to function independently.
• Assist residents with exercises and equipment, including stretches and massages.
• Educate residents on proper exercise techniques to strengthen muscles and improve mobility.
• Contribute positively to the team effort and overall care environment.

Requirements

Skills:

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid physical therapist assistant license