HCN Healthcare Recruiting

 Associates Degree Required

JOB SUMMARY: Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the supervision of and as assistant to Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, balance and proprioceptive training, therapeutic massage, mobilization of tissue and joints, traction, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities. Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist. Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Confers with members of 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. Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and students. Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. Measures patient’s range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.

AGE OF PATIENT POPULATION: Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures. Adapts to changes in the environment.; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.; Applies feedback to improve performance..

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