Physical Therapy assistant PTA - Home Care for the 21st Century- Clearwater

Physical Therapy Assistant
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The position is for Pinellas and Pasco counties

You’ll work directly with the patient throughout the treatment process to teach them different functional tasks and exercises intended to strengthen or stretch muscles and alleviate pain.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons

• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about

• Develop an individualized treatment plan

• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition

• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing

• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly

• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process