Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health at The Judge Group Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Salary: $38.00 USD Hourly - $40.00 USD Hourly

Description:
We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a fantastic team! This position will be for Home Health in the Scottsdale, AZ area assisting patients on their road to recovery and improved physical well-being. Please see details below.



Job Summary: The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.



Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.


• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.


• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.


• Utilized physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.


• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.


• Instructs patients in care of and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.


• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conferences notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either and associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.


• Approved as a physical therapy assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of Arizona.


• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication and organization skills


• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
  
  


• Comfortable traveling

Please reach out to kwright@judge.com for further information.

Contact: kwright@judge.com


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