Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Gilbert, Arizona

Employer: LifePoint Health
Industry: Therapy (PT, OT, SLP & Assistants)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
What you will do in this role:

  • Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
  • Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
  • Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
  • Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
  • Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
  • Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
  • Current BLS/CPR
Created: 2024-05-18
Reference: 509251
Country: United States
State: Arizona
City: Gilbert
ZIP: 85233

About LifePoint Health

Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000

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