What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA position at Absolute Therapy Solutions?
HIRING AREAS IN LEAGUYE CITY, FRIENDSWOOD, LA PORTE
· Planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment of patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore functions, relieve pain and prevent disability.
· Reviewing physician’s referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
· Testing and measuring patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
· Planning and preparing written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data.
· Administering manual exercises to improve and maintaining functions.
· Instructing, motivating, and assisting patients to perform various physical activities such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities.
· Administering treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
· Evaluating effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
· Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
· Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs. In-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date professional literature.
· Administering massages, applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology.
· Conducts therapy practice within defined standard of care.
· Administering traction to relieve pain using traction equipment.
· Recording treatment, responses and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computer. Instruct patients and family of the treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $45 - $50