Physical Therapist Assistant

Role Overview

• Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan under the supervision of a physical therapist
• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments
• Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions
• Contributes documentation to the physical therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to intervention
• Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
• Must be a graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice
• Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Travel covered between facilities
• Mileage always matched by Federal rate
• Great team of therapists