Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Geriatric
Salary Range: $25.89 - $28.45 per hour
Schedule: 32 hours per week, Monday-Friday with weekend rotation
This client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team and provide quality care to our geriatric patients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall physical function.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating and developing individualized treatment plans for geriatric patients
- Implement treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities, to improve patients' physical function and reduce pain
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and their families on proper techniques and exercises to continue at home
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient treatments and progress
- Stay current with industry developments and advancements in physical therapy techniques and treatments
Requirements:
- Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with geriatric patients
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, and modalities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet the needs of our patients