Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Description: Under the supervision of the registered physical therapist, administers therapeutic modalities with the use of specialized equipment; instructs the patient and supervises established therapeutic exercise, functional activities, and fits and instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances.Essential Functions:- Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.- Instruct patients in use of home equipment. - Apply orthopedic appliances.- Apply and remove dressings. - Follow standard infection control procedures.- Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.- Lift patients.- Monitor patient vital signs.- Monitor patients for bleeding.- Observe machine monitors.- Prepare and position patients for procedures.- Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician.- Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after proc...}
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Description: Under the supervision of the registered physical therapist, administers therapeutic modalities with the use of specialized equipment; instructs the patient and supervises established therapeutic exercise, functional activities, and fits and instructs patients in the use of orthopedic ap...
Description: Job Summary:Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performs a variety of patient care functions as assigned and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consiste...