Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description Template
What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Physical therapist assistants are responsible for assisting physical therapists in providing treatments to patients, helping patients perform exercises, documenting patient progress, and educating patients on how to manage their conditions. They must have strong communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
A physical therapist assistant's key education requirement is typically an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program. They also need to pass a licensure exam in most states.
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description Template
Job Brief
We are looking for an 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 physical therapist, 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 to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring 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
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Requirements
- Proven working experience as 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
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licence to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in PTA
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