Physical Therapist Assistant

U.S. Physical Therapy • Christiansburg, VA • 3d ago

Company Description

University Physical Therapy (https://universityptonline.com/) is the premier choice for exceptional sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. Our commitment to evidence-based quality care and patient outcomes is unparalleled. We foster a culture of innovative and personalized therapeutic planning, education, and intervention.

Job Description

We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at our outpatient clinic. You will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals. You know your goal is to execute a program to restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities.

Responsibilities:

Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.

Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.

Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.

Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.

Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.

Observes patients during treatments, compiles data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and reports orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and/or Clinical Director.

Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.

Measures the patient's range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Qualifications

1+ year of experience outpatient preferred; recent graduates welcome

Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical Therapy Assistant program.

Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant or the ability to obtain it in Virginia.

Previous experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Current CPR certification

Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills.

Additional Information

Competitive hourly pay range.

401k

Training and support.

Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.

Clinic mentorship.

Employee discount plans.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly work environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@icims.com

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