Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Phys Med Therapy Multi-PRN

Summary:

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including proper

Responsibilities:

* Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS
* Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility
* Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
* Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing
* Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed
* Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications
* Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies them to daily treatment

Requirements:

• Associate Degree.
• Current Louisiana PTA license.
• BLS certification required.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed