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Amergis Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Clinic in Standish, Maine
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services including treatment, implementation and documentation under the direction of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. The clinic individuals with brain injury living in the community who need services. The clinic offers occupational, speech, recreational therapy and cognitive retraining to participants. The clinic is equipped to serve participants supported by the Brain Injury Waiver in Maine and empowers participants to fully integrate back into the community. Program participants may also be funded by Mainecare, workers compensation, and private pay.
Local Pay: $35/Hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a human services or related field.
Current PTA license in the state of work.
Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Brain Injury Specialist or Qualified Brain Injury Support Professional
CPR/First Aid
CPI (crisis prevention)
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.