Physical Therapist Assistant
Addus HomeCare
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dover • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care
- Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
- Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
- Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
- Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
- Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed
- Report any changes in the clients condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy
- Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
- At least one (1) years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
Benefits
- Competitive Pay + PTO & Holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
therapeutic exercisestherapeutic massagemuscle reeducationgait trainingfunctional trainingtransfer activitiesprosthetic trainingmodalitiesclinical documentationpatient assessment
Soft Skills
motivationinstructioncommunicationobservationreportingpatient careteam collaborationadaptabilityempathyproblem-solving
Certifications
Physical Therapist Assistant licensureCPR certification