Physical Therapy Assistant
On-siteMontgomery, Alabama, United States or Sulphur Springs, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Prepare patients and equipment for treatment while assisting the Physical Therapist with selected procedures. Maintain the patient treatment schedule, confer with management on treatment modifications and progress, and aid in patient care and safety. Check patients and equipment during treatment for comfort and safety, and perform housekeeping duties to maintain facility cleanliness. Attend facility meetings as required and complete other assigned duties. This role requires an associate degree in physical therapy or graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, along with at least two years of experience in a physical therapy facility, nursing home, or rehabilitation agency.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in physical therapy
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Current CPR Certificate
- Dexterous
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Balancing ability
- Kneeling ability
- Crouching ability
- Reaching ability
- Standing ability
- Walking ability
- Pushing ability
- Pulling ability
- Lifting ability
- Grasping ability
- Tactile sense
- Repetitive motions capability
- Seeing ability
- Hearing ability
- Talking ability
- Visual acuity
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Physical Therapy facility
- Nursing home experience
- Rehabilitation agency experience
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