We are currently seeking a home health Physical Therapist Assistant to join a fantastic team! This position will be in the Scottsdale, AZ area assisting patients on their road to recovery and improved physical well-being. Please see details below.
Job Summary: The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Utilized physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
- Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
- Instructs patients in care of and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conferences notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either and associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
- Approved as a physical therapy assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of Arizona.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication and organization skills
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification
- Comfortable traveling
Please reach out to kwright@judge.com for further information.
