Role Overview: Implements physical therapy treatment plans under supervision, serving patients across all ages.
Responsibilities include:
- Self-assessing and sharing knowledge through ongoing professional development.
- Effective communication with patients, healthcare team members, and families.
- Logical questioning, problem identification, data analysis, and solution implementation.
- Supporting student training by completing assessments and promoting education.
- Fostering collaborative relationships, actively listening, and embracing change.
- Assisting with data collection, conducting exercise and treatment programs, and monitoring patient progress.
- Preparing documentation, aiding in discharge planning, and promoting evidence-based practices.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
- Preferred experience as a Physical Therapy Aide or Assistant.
- Current licensure as a PTA with active and good standing, plus BLS certification.
- Must obtain BLS within 90 days if not already certified.