Physical Therapist Assistant

_*SUMMARY:*_ The physical therapy assistant position for Therapy Solutions works as part of a team to provide physical therapy services to clients.
The PTA implements selected components of client treatments and make modifications in selected interventions to ensure client safety and comfort.
This position works closely with other team members in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease and/or injury.
_*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*_ * Administer treatment programs as established by physical therapists.
* Work in collaboration with a PT to help determine and execute individualized treatment programs.
* Maintain a positive and professional approach while working with clients, co-workers, other professionals and the community.
* Documents appropriately and efficiently in client’s files utilizing the EMR system.
Be proficient in computer and typing skills.
* Evaluate treatment and progress at various stages and adjust as needed.
* Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help alleviate pain, to increase client’s strength or decrease or prevent re-injury.
* Instruct client and/or family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
* Discuss with the client, physician and other professionals, when needed, to assess the treatment plan.
* Inform and refer clients to appropriate professionals when diagnosis reveals physical therapy is not the best course of treatment at this time.
* Administer treatment involving a variety of physical therapy equipment such as; hot and cold compresses, ultrasound machines, infrared lights, etc.
* Evaluate, fit, adjust or repair medical support devices.
* Discharge client when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
* Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures.
* Keeps equipment operating properly.
* Ability to communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds.
* Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
* Protect clients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
* Be proficient in writing, reading, speaking and comprehension of English.
* Contribute to a positive work environment.
_*WORK ENVIRONMENT:*_ * This position works mainly in long-term care facilities.
* This position will also provide coverage within outpatient clinics.
_*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*_ * This position requires physical exertion in order to assist clients.
As part of this position, an employee will need to lift clients, stoop, stand and kneel for long periods of time.
_*EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:*_ * Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited university.
* Must possess or be eligible for state licensure.
*ABOUT US:* Therapy Solutions is a locally owned clinic.
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as mental health counseling, athletic training, long term care services, and occupational health.
Through all these services, we strive to bring hope and healing to our community.
At Therapy Solutions we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of everyone who walks through our doors.
We hope to give our clients hope and healing so they will be able to “Take Their Life Back.
” For more information about our clinic, please visit our website at www.
therapy-solutions.
net.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Associate (Required) License/Certification: * Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person