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Job Summary
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; promoting wellness and health maintenance.- Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment.
- Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Document treatments and notes as needed.
-Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards
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Qualifications
Education
- Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant ā required
Certifications
- Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] ā preferred
- Physical Therapist Assistant [Rhode Island License] - required
Experience
- Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program ā preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
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Grade
5
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EEO Statement:
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