About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapy AidePositions or repositions patients using proper transfer devices (example transfer belt, sliding board) and procures assistance when necessary.Adjusts and issues assistive devices for ambulation and instructs patients in their use.Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities (example ambulation, transfers, and bed mobility).Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to improve pulmonary function.Instructs patients in principles of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary endurance.Instructs patients in proper gait patterns.Consistently displays appropriate respect, recognition and understanding of the patient in terms of their age/level and/or cultural background.The PTA is sensitive to any special needs that may come from age or culturally related factors.Modifies treatment approaches, within the scope of the established plan, to reflect patients' changing needs only with collaboration with evaluating PT.Other assigned dutiesWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pmTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32201, US
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