What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Wabash General Hospital?
The Physical Therapy Assistant skillfully and independently performs standardized procedures as directed and assigned by Physical Therapist. The physical therapist assistant provides treatment intervention as ordered by the attending physician under the guidance of a Registered Physical Therapist to patients of all ages including: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. PTA helps maintain department statistics and paperwork; assists patients in exercise, ambulation, functional activities, and applies assistive devices as directed; applies physical therapy modalities; and assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment. The Physical Therapy Assistant is under direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Requirements:
- Graduated from an APTA approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum and licensed by the state of Illinois as a PTA.
- May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
- May be required to work both inpatient and outpatient settings, with all populations.
- Preferred experience with pediatric population.
