Physical Therapist Assistant Student
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Job Description
About Company:
Powerback Rehab is a leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, dedicated to improving lives. With over 38 years of experience, they serve older adults and children through skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. Powerback is committed to delivering personalized care and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients.
Job Description:
This is a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) student placement for the 2025 Fall Semester (rotation start dates between September and December). This is an INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT placement.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant Student, you will:
• Provide physical therapy treatments to patients under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant to facilitate increased independence and functioning.
• Follow all Powerback Rehabilitation policies and procedures.
• Deliver effective and efficient rehab services, adhering to established plans of care and patient schedules, and document services promptly under the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
• Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences, representing physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist and/or Clinical Instructor.
• Work with other rehabilitation team members to implement programs and activities consistent with each patient’s needs and capabilities under the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under supervision.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated under supervision.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for equipment repair under supervision.
• Ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, recognizing individuals’ needs and rights, under supervision.
• Implement patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist with supervision.
• May provide individualized physical therapy treatments including, but not limited to:
• Therapeutic exercise (aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training)
• Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities
• Organize and facilitate treatment utilizing the most appropriate mode of delivery, with the physical therapist’s supervision.
