Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
• Reports to: Physical Therapist/Owner/Administrator

Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistants
• Current PTA license
• Good computer skills
• Proficient in the English language
• Excellent communication skills

Core Responsibilities:
• Must maintain at all times while working with the Physical Therapist and patients: “Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Standards) or the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Support and implement the mission and core values of Central Rehab Clinic, Inc.
• Must relate well to adult, children and geriatric patients

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide patient care as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Contribute to patient evaluations
• Assist Physical Therapist with patient treatment program
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment during daily job performance
• Prepare patients for treatment
• Educate patients on treatment plans, home exercise programs, home safety
• programs, therapy equipment
• Patient documentation within PTA scope of practice guidelines
• Ensure that all massage lotion bottles are filled at the end of each day or as needed
• Ensure that all treatment rooms are stocked and in orderly condition

Salary/Compensation: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour plus commission