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Physical Therapy Assistant
Location:
Camp Lejune
Description:
Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following: Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the physical therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices. Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities. Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist. Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients. Provide clinical direction, regarding patients to Physical Therapy Assistants, military technicians, other therapy staff (as needed for cross training purposes), general duty corpsman, therapy aides and volunteers/students in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and direction from supervisors/leadership. Provide physical therapy assistant services to inpatient wards, as needed. Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Associates Degree. Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). * Experience: Possess a minimum of one-year full-time experience within the last three years as a Physical Therapy Assistant. * Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or possess current certification as a physical therapy assistant/technician as determined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). * Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. * Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.Benefits * Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! * Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! * Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available! * Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement! * Matching 401K! Powered by JazzHR
Company:
77 Consultants
Posted:
June 25 on The Resumator
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Physical Therapy Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at 77 Consultants located in United States. Find other listings like Physical Therapy Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.
Physical Therapy Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at 77 Consultants located in United States. Find other listings like Physical Therapy Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.