Physical Therapist Assistant Job at Posterity Group LLC, Fairchild Air Force Base, WA

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  • Posterity Group LLC
  • Fairchild Air Force Base, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild AFB near Spokane with Physical Therapist Assistants. The Physical Therapist Assistants are expected to perform the following:

  • Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services, including the services 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, ice packs. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and orthotic appliances and devices. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities as well as a range of fitness activities as they relate to active-duty requirements.
  • 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.
  • Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
  • Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
  • Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
  • Act as a liaison with nursing, medical staff, and other therapists to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services.
  • Act as educational resource. Give orientation, direction and instruction to new physical therapy assistants.
  • Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, filling out forms, scheduling patients, and staffing the reception area.
  • Maintain and care for department equipment and supplies and storage.
  • Maintain department records and files in accordance with facility policies.
  • Perform coding of patient encounters and workload.
  • Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patient evaluations. Duties are performed in an outpatient military treatment facility.
Requirements:
  • Degree/Education: Graduation from a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • A current, valid state license as a physical therapy assistant in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Valid BLS

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