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$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus!

Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics

Exciting opportunity for experienced professionals in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehabilitation and/or new grads looking to learn more! This is new clinic will be co-located with an orthopedic surgeon practice, allowing for enhanced collaboration with providers for optimal patient outcomes. To share a few highlights:

+ 1:1 patient care

+ Competitive pay

+ Sign on bonus available

+ Dynamic team environment

+ Mentorship with experienced clinicians

+ Flexible schedule

+ Continuing education strongly encouraged

+ Opportunities for career advancement

Position Summary

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Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1.

Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.

2.

Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.

3.

Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.

4.

Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.

5.

Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Qualifications:

_Required:_

* Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.

* Current State Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.

* BLS certification.

_Preferred:_

* One year of physical therapist assistant experience.