Job Description
Job Description
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Wichita Falls has an amazing opportunity for a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant in Wichita Falls, TX!
We are currently looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of dedicated rehabilitation specialists. New grads are welcome to apply!
Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.
Responsibilities:
- Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
- Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist
- Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision.
- Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
- Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
- Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
- Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.
Requirements:
- SNF/Long term care experience preferred
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred