Summary from listing
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists a licensed physical therapist in providing physical therapy services to long-term care residents. The role includes implementing treatment plans, performing physical examinations, administering manual exercises, documenting care, coordinating therapy sessions, preparing billing and discharge-planning documentation, participating in interdisciplinary meetings, maintaining equipment and infection-control standards, and supporting resident safety and recovery. The position requires a valid unrestricted therapy license, licensure education, a state driver’s license, knowledge of long-term-care regulations, and the ability to work throughout the facility, including weekends and holidays when necessary.
