Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Huntington, WV
Company: PowerBack Rehabilitation
Location: Huntington
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT FULL TIME 30+ HOURS PER
WEEK This is a floating position requiring a minimum of 1 year of
experience working as a licensed PTA. - New grads, please check out
our other great opportunities in the area! Huntington and
Charleston areas - Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery,
rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients
across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving
your full potential by providing integrated and individualized
solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects
directly to the patient experience, which is centered on
transforming the road to recovery for everyone -and helping
patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that
provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better,
breathing better, and living better.
POSITION SUMMARY : The Physical Therapist Assistant provides
physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased
independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed
Physical Therapist. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences
and other required meetings as a representative of physical
therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab
services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and
patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement
programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities
of each patient.
4. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical
Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex
procedures.
5. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills
and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the
supervision of the Physical Therapist.
6. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients
treated.
7. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair
of equipment, as necessary.
8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.
9. Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as
established by the primary Physical Therapist.
10. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including
but not limited to:
*Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning,
balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural
stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training,
neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and
endurance training
*Functional training
*Manual therapy
*Airway clearance techniques
*Integumentary repair and protection
*Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical
modalities
11. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in collaboration
with the physical therapist.
12. Performs other related duties as required. PTA1
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