Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities: 

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs 

• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility 

• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery 

• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques 

• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs 

• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions 

• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally 

• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination 

• Consult and practice with other health professionals 

• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress 

• Document patient care services 

Skills: 

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant 

• Intensive education and clinical expertise 

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities 

• Current knowledge of treatment practices 

• Drive to continually learn and grow 

• Professional behavior 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills 

• Valid license to practice physical therapy 

• Associates Degree for assistant position