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If you are an PTA, you will find we are the right placeto be!
If your looking for a rewarding career choicewhere you can make a difference in the lives of those in your care and theirloved ones, look no further.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
PhysicalTherapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other members ofthe multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitative care to patients in theirhome.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Counsel patientsand their families on their treatment and plan of care
- Observe thepatients they are working with before, during and after therapy and reportnotes to the Physical Therapist
- Assign specificexercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises
- Use devices, suchas walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reducepain
- Use a variety oftechniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients
- Assist patients
REQUIREMENTS: - Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Physical Therapy Assistant