Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides Physical Therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Responsibilites:

• Provides direct Physical Therapy according to the directs of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practive Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic excercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activites and prosthetic training.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into patient's clinical record in prescribed timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required.