EAST PATCHOGUE, NY30+ days ago
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for applying physical therapy modalities, providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs, providing gait and balance training using specific equipment, documenting progress, conferring with the Physical Therapist regarding patient/resident program modifications, assisting with evaluative techniques, participating in care planning, and other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist. Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of physical therapy, including being acquainted with patient/resident diagnosis, precautions/contraindications, and current treatment protocols.