Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health | Sheboygan County

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Location: Sheboygan, WI Position Type: Part Time

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. 2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maxi mum performance. 3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training. 4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage. 5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization person- nel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition. 6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices. 7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames. 8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

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The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.