Physical Therapy Assistant

Summary: Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned.

· Administers traction to relieve pain

· Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs

· Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities

· Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient’s responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist

· Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs

· Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, and individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordination treatment programs

· Provides pre and post treatment instructions

· Provides treatment instructions

· Provides age appropriate teaching materials

· Documents education and feedback, including home exercise program

· Able to perform therapy in any of the settings: outpatient, inpatient and skilled nursing

Ohio Physical Therapy License Required

Experience Preferred