Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: All County Home Care & Hospice
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy
services under the direction of the physical therapist and
according to the physician's plan of care.DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIESProvides direct physical therapy according to
directions of 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.Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be
limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and
massage.Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the
Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any
changes in patient's condition.Instructs patients in care and use
of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic
devices.Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference
notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical
record in prescribed time frames.Participates in Organization Home
Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education
Program.Performs other duties as assigned.The above statements are
only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The
employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those stated in this description.JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education,
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)A PT assistant must be
licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.Must
have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and
have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and
maintains current CPR certification.Must be a licensed driver with
an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or
organization requirements and is in good working.The employer for
this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc.
is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that
provide healthcare services through home health and hospice
agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent
operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and
assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available
at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Keywords: All County Home Care & Hospice, San Antonio , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , San Antonio, Texas
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