Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Description

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient.

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same
• Previous experience with geriatric population preferred
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice