Physical Therapist Assistant - Brookside Rehab & Nursing Center

New Opportunity for an in-house Physical Therapist Assistant to join the rehab department. $5,000 Bonus available for Full time Physical Therapist Assistant**

You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation. Unique in-house rehab opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs

• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility

• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques

• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs

• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination

• Consult and practice with other health professionals

• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress to PT

• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant

• Intensive education and clinical expertise

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

• Current knowledge of treatment practices

• Drive to continually learn and grow

• Professional behavior

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Valid license to practice physical therapy

• PTA Associates Degree