Physical Therapist Assistant Job at American Nursing Care (The Woodlands)

Job Description

As our Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will provide a variety of direct treatments within the individualized plans of care. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Job Responsibility

Helps patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life
Provides a variety of direct treatments within the individualized plans of care
Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care
Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre‐ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
Observes patients during treatments, assesses, and compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist
may communicate updates to physicians
Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
May perform clerical duties
Promotes and supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel
Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner
Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education

Requirements

Associates Other Physical Therapist Assistants and Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered, upon hire
Physical Therapist Assistant: TX, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

What we offer

Medical
Prescription drug
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k)
403(b)
Other defined benefits offerings

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