Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by tmc
Thibodaux, LA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Are you looking to be a part of a team that supports you with a company that is invested in your professional growth?

Are you a New Grad starting your career? Let's talk about our Clinical Mentorship Program and New Grad Stipend!

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow, TMC is the partner you’ve been waiting for. We take pride in the opportunities we offer our employees as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve but for our own teams.

Your career with us means:

Flexible Scheduling

Rate Range $26-$29/hr

Retirement benefits (including 401k company match)

13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays

Mental Wellbeing Support Program

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision

  

With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.

Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.

Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.

Qualifications:

Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program 

Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Reference: 201769205

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by tmc

Thibodaux, LA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Are you looking to be a part of a team that supports you with a company that is invested in your professional growth?

Are you a New Grad starting your career? Let's talk about our Clinical Mentorship Program and New Grad Stipend!

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow, TMC is the partner you’ve been waiting for. We take pride in the opportunities we offer our employees as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve but for our own teams.

Your career with us means:

Flexible Scheduling

Rate Range $26-$29/hr

Retirement benefits (including 401k company match)

13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays

Mental Wellbeing Support Program

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision

  

With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.

Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.

Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.

Qualifications:

Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program 

Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Reference: 201769205

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