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We are seeking a Physical Therapist and a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! You will plan physical rehabilitative programs to improve patient quality of life. Pt position is 20 hours a week and PTA position is 8-10 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery.
Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress
Record and document patient care services.
Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care
No experience necessary, Graduates welcomed.
Qualifications :
Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other related field
Ability to handle physical workload d
Ability to build rapport with patients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership qualities
Bilingual-English/Spanish.
PTAs counsel people about pain management and teach them exercises. They provide information and encouragement, lending physical and emotional support. Aides report to senior staff any changes in a patients condition or response to treatment.
Helping patients is just part of this multi-tasking position. PTAs also maintain patient records and perform other clerical tasks, and are responsible for equipment and supplies.
The physical therapy aide job description includes:
Organize and arrange materials in therapy rooms and other work areas
Disinfect and position equipment
Prepare patients for therapy sessions
Help them move into therapy areas, and lift them onto or into equipment
Analyze patients responses to therapy
Teach exercises and other therapeutic techniques
Help patients get dressed and put on devices like braces and splints
Train them how to use orthopedic and prosthetic devices
Adjust and modify the devices so they fit patients comfortably and function more efficiently
Provide massage and ultrasound treatments
Monitor patients progress and confer with senior staff regarding treatment options
Maintain patient records
Order supplies, do inventory, complete forms and reports, and perhaps perform receptionist tasks
Inspect and maintain medical equipment
Physical Therapy Aide Prerequisites:
In addition to juggling multiple duties, PTAs have physically demanding jobs. They must be strong enough to support and lift patients. They also need to be able to move heavy equipment.
If interested send resume over for review or you may apply in person. Mancan Staffing Temporary Employment Agency is located at 3620 Tamiami Trail N. #202, Naples, FL 34103.
Applications are taken Monday - Thursday from 9am-11 and again from 1pm-3pm
