Physical Therapy Asst

Gateway Post Acute

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Patient treatment under pt direction
Recording treatment and progress notes
Assist in maintaining treatment area
The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care

Job Summary

  • The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.
  • They treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
  • They also instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

Matching Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient treatment under PT direction
  • recording treatment and progress notes
  • assist in maintaining treatment area
  • communicate patient progress with team
  • instruct families and nursing staff

Nice-to-have

  • participate in rehabilitation conferences
  • assist with training restorative aides
  • participate in staff in-service training
  • report equipment maintenance issues
  • relate effectively with patients and staff

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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