Physical Therapy Assistant

Elite Staffing Neetwork is seeking a full time Physical Therapy Assistant in support of the Dyess AFB TX.

* 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!

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm including a one hour lunch

No Weekends or Holidays

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree: Associates Degree.
Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Experience: One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation.
License: 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: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Remote Work :

No