What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at i4 Search Group Healthcare?
Job Description
Job Description
Allied Health Physical Therapy Assistant
POSITION TYPE : Allied Health
SPECIALTY UNIT : Physical Therapy Assistant
LOCATION : Multiple Locations( Sandy Springs, Marietta, Atlanta) GA.
SHIFT : Days
JOB TYPE : Full-Time Permanent
Job Description :
A Physical Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapy Aide, supports Physical Therapists in helping patients who are recovering from injuries, management of pain and restore their mobility. Their main duties include preparing therapy equipment for appointments, massaging and stretching patients muscles and sanitizing therapy areas.
Responsibilities :
- Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
- Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to thePhysical Therapist.
- Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
- Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
- Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
- Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.
- Observe patients before, during and after undergoing therapy sessions and take consistent notes of their progress and health status for the Physical Therapist to review.
- Complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, emails and sanitizing the therapy rooms after sessions.
Job Benefits :
Requirements :
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