Physical Therapist Assistant Allied

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.