Physical Therapy Assistant

About this role

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled services in a patient’s home as developed by the Physical Therapist plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress. Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Assesses functional problems and provided intervention and, in conjunction with the physical therapist, works toward goals to improve patient functional status.
• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers.