Physical Therapist Assistant, Full time - Paris, TN, United States - Rehab America Careers

Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing various physical therapeutic treatments for patients with injuries or disabilities that have been evaluated and have had a plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist.

The Physical Therapist Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
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
Administers treatment programs to assigned patients including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, gait training, wound dressing, etc., 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


Required Work Experience:
~ Associates Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program is required
Currently licensed in the state of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant
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

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

About Rehab America
Rehab America offers physical, speech and occupational therapies in partnership with skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare providers.

A division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., Rehab America's therapists employ a team-based approach to help adults recover functional abilities and independence after surgery, injury or medical crisis.