Therapist / Physical Therapist / Texas / LPTA, Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Therapy (Heal

Summary:

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including proper

Responsibilities:

• Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS


• Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility


• Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment


• Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing


• Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications


• Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment


• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate Degree

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPTA License in the state of employment or Compact required


• BLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed