Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient Part-Time

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work under licensed physical therapists to help people with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain.

Requirements

• Provide physical therapy services only under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
• Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
• Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
• Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
• Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
• Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
• Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
• Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
• Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort.
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury.
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information.
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record.
• Participate in patient status judgments.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge.
• Assesses learning needs, develops competency plans and provides opportunities for learning
• Participate in quality standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in departmental meeting and programs.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance