GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assists in providing physical therapy interventions to include treatment, measurement and data collection. Demonstrates excellence in sports physical therapy practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, student, staff and community education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participates, monitors patient's progress and documents patient response to the plan of care.
Identifies disabilities, capabilities, needs, interests, and goals, and modifies treatment to meet the patient's needs and plan of care under the guidance of the licensed Physical Therapist.
Provides safe and effective physical therapy treatment and manual techniques, muscle re-education, therapeutic exercises and/or modalities.
Instructs patients and families in therapeutic procedures during treatment and therapeutic techniques to continue at home.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Adolescent Sports Medicine PTA experience preferred.
Knowledge of the administration of a variety of assessment tools, physical therapy training treatment and modalities, treatment plans and therapy equipment.
Previous experience in health care setting preferred.
Demonstrates effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Valid driver's license required for travel to various satellite locations.
CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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