Physical Therapist Assistant - Waverly, TN
Rehab America
- Tennessee Ridge, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Interacts with patient and/or family by teaching use of equipment, home exercises and other techniques that will be important in-patient care after discharge from physical therapy service
- Interacts with patient, family, and others interested in establishing follow-up care that reflects the goals of care plan established by the Physical Therapist
- Administers treatment programs to assigned patients including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, gait training, wound dressing, etc., in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
- Records patient’s reaction to treatment and progress in the patient care plan on the patient’s medical record; daily notes and/or weekly notes must be completed and filed in the patient’s medical record in the manner as outline in the policy and procedure manual
- Instructs and provides technical direction to Physical Therapy Assistant students, technicians and attendants in performing patient care activities
- Counsels and teaches patient and/or family in the use of assistive devices and exercise techniques to be performed at home in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
- Two (2) Years of experience working as a PTA is preferred
- Associates Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program is required
- Currently licensed in the state of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Current CPR Certification
- Current State of Tennessee Driver’s license
- Current Auto liability Insurance according to Company Policy
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Travel required
- Must have reliable transportation
- Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
- Driver License
- CPR Certification
- Automobile Insurance
- PTA