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Physical Therapist AssistantSevita • Benton, Arkansas, United States
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Physical Therapist Assistant

Sevita
  • US
    Benton, Arkansas, United States
  • US
    Benton, Arkansas, United States
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Über

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.


Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Starting salary: $61,000-$66,000

Sign on bonus: Up to $5,000

CEU yearly stipend: Up to $3,000

Paid licensure renewal

Paid employer lunch

SUMMARY

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients and works under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: 

  • Assures all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and documents therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
  • Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
  • Performs therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
  • Performs general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within LIMITS OF SAFETY regarding joint/muscle stretch.
  • Instructs, motivates and assists program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
  • Provides gait training and instructs program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces and splints. Trains program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training
  • Measures ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan
  • Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
  • Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
  • Asses PT equipment and has a good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
  • Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Current PTA license in the state of work.

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • N/A

Other Requirements:

  • N/A

Physical Requirements:

  • Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.


Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
 
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

  • Benton, Arkansas, United States

Sprachkenntnisse

  • English
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