Need Physical Therapist Assistant in Biloxi, Mississippi

Complete Job description:

Job Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Duration: 1 Year

Location:  Biloxi, Mississippi 39534

EXPERIENCE.

Have at least 24 months of experience within the last 36 months as a physical therapist assistant, at least 12 months of the 24 months must be outpatient experience.

• Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services, including the services given below, as directed by the supervising physical therapist.

• Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the head physical therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, manual therapy, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.

• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities.

• Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Amrita Sharma

Desk Phone: +1 631-649-1313 Ext- 735

amrita@)askitc.com