Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited PT program

• Current PT license, in good standing with the State Licensing board

• Minimum of one (1) year PT experience, in corresponding setting

• Federal-State - and GHR required credentials current on file

• Cognitive skills as related to the position

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

• Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required

• Test and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses

• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines

• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum

• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer