What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy?
Overview
Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy is a member of the Confluent Health family of physical and occupational therapy companies that is transforming healthcare by developing and educating today’s highly effective clinicians and by providing them with career development pathways to become industry leaders.
Rewards: 5K SIGN ON BONUS
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid board certification trainings & residencies in Orthopedics or Sports specialties through Evidence In Motion (EIM)
- 401(k) Matching
- Industry leading Medical, dental, vision insurance
(*Part-time and PRN employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) benefit.)
Responsibilities
Essential Functions of the Physical Therapist Assistant Role:
- Assist in evaluation of client’s daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations
- Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques including exercise Instruction, manual therapy techniques, activities of daily living, and Isokinetic program
- Observe patients during treatments and reports observations to Physical Therapist
- Communicate with staff and other health team members, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs
Qualifications
Experience and Skills Required for Physical Therapist Assistant Position:
- Associates Degree or equivalent from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
- Unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure to practice required.
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