Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA)

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Summary: Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.


2. Confers with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating


3. Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, anodyne, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, lontophoresis, assistive devices, body mechanics, paraffin, and joint


4. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, to report to physical


5. Measures patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatment for the patient's evaluations and then re-evaluates to include overall re­ assessment and manual muscle testing.


6. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.


7. Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as


8. Trains patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive


9. Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.


10. Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of


11. Cleans work area and checks, cleans, and stores equipment after


12. Assists patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.


13. Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction


14. Performs clinical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.


15. Completes SOAP notes and place any findings for re-evaluations in physical therapists in


16. Orders supplies for clinic and to retail for home


17. Instructs and supervises aids in how best to assist


18. Maintains current


19. Participates in continuing education as


20. Maintains and improves professionalism and knowledge through continuing


21. Performs other related duties as

Requirements:

• Associate's degree (A. A. I S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Valid state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Previous experience as a Rehab Aide is highly desirable.


• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills


• CPR Certification (Preferred)

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.