Physical Therapist Assistant in Biloxi, Mississippi

Need Physical Therapist Assistant in Biloxi, Mississippi

Full-time

This is Amrita Sharma with Ask ITC Inc. which is backed by a $500 million Microtek group company, provides an industry leading blend of technology, business consulting, and outsourcing services. Ask IT is a minority‑owned enterprise; it has been founded on providing the highest quality possible and on the devotion to customer satisfaction.

Job Position:
Physical Therapist Assistant

Duration: 1 Year

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.