Physical Therapy Assistant-Full Time-Springfield
Core
Assist Physical Therapists in delivering physical therapy treatments to help patients regain mobility and improve function.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and therapeutic interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic exercise instruction, gait training, transfer training, modality administration (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool), wound care assistance, patient progress documentation, pain management, age-specific care, safety protocol adherence
Preferred skills
Clinical judgment, teamwork, compassion, communication
Technologies
Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool equipment
Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises and mobility activities, administer modalities, assist with wound care, monitor patient responses, document progress, assess pain, provide guidance to aides, report safety concerns
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC