Job Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the doctor of physical therapy, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure the patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
Participate in patient status judgments
Participate in various weekly meetings
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Qualifications
Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Healthcare administration and documentation skills
License to practice or relevant certification
Associate degree as a PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Numbers & Facts
Location
Collierville, TN
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Component Selectionunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcare Administrationunmatched
Legal Standardsunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Physiologyunmatched
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