Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy Multi - PRN
CHRISTUS Health, Longview, TX, United States
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.
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 to daily treatment
Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols
Requirements Education/Skills
Associate Degree required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
LPTA License in the state of employment required
BLS required
Work Schedule PRN
Work Type Per Diem As Needed
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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 to daily treatment
Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols
Requirements Education/Skills
Associate Degree required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
LPTA License in the state of employment required
BLS required
Work Schedule PRN
Work Type Per Diem As Needed
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