Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (Allied)
Location: Dallas GA 30157
Pay Rate: $38/hr
Duration: 13 weeks contract
Shift: 8hr Day
Guarantee Hours: 40
Your pay is based on whether you are in a local or travel position. A travel position is defined as residing more than 50 miles from the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment plans to improve patient mobility function and overall wellbeing.
- Conduct therapeutic exercises manual therapy and other interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Monitor and document patient progress responses to treatment and any changes in condition.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises and activities to be performed at home.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during therapy sessions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience:
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is preferred.
- Experience in various physical therapy settings such as outpatient inpatient home health or rehabilitation is beneficial.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients families and healthcare team members.
- Ability to follow treatment plans and instructions from the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Proficiency in therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Knowledge of physical therapy practices techniques and modalities.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills to manage a diverse caseload.
Thanks & Regards
Iris Smith
(332)4565875