$35.00 hourly
Lexington Medical - Extended Care
Lexington, SC, USA
*Purpose:* This primary purpose is to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out the programs of treatment to residents referred to Rehab Services for Physical Therapy. This position reports directly to the Physical Therapist on duty as well as the Director of Rehabilitation Services. *Qualifications:* 1. Graduate of an APTA approved school of Physical Therapy Assistant with an Associate of Arts degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. 2. Licensed in the State of South Carolina by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy. *Duties and Responsibilities:* 1. Administers Physical Therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician and outlined in the resident’s plan of care as established by the Physical Therapist. These services are provided to adult and geriatric residents. Requires Physical Therapist to perform supervisory treatments every seventh treatment throughout their program. 2. Measures range of motion, length and girth of body parts and vital signs, such as pulse,...