Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Birmingham, AL
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant requires State physical therapist assistant license. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- tmc
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Birmingham, AL
OTHER
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Overview
Arlington Health & Rehab
Your career with us means:
- Pay Range: $27 - $33 per hour.
- Flexible Scheduling.
- 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
- Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
- Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
- Health, Dental, and Vision.
- Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).
With TMC, Physical Therapy Assistants don’t just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:
- Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
- Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
- Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
- Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Current license/certification in the state of practice
- 1 Day Ago
Qualifications
TMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
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Fort Payne, AL
FULL_TIME
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description/Summary PRIMARY FUNCTION The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by t...
- 12 Days Ago
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
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Pell, AL
FULL_TIME
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description/Summary PRIMARY FUNCTION The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by t...
- 19 Days Ago
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant PRN Days
- BCDC - Brookwood Medical Center
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Homewood, AL
OTHER
- Brookwood Baptist Medical Center: Located in Birmingham, this 588 bed facility provides the following services: Brain & Neuro, Cancer Care, Children's Services, Diagnostics, Digestive Disorders, Ear, ...
- 8 Days Ago
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant | Full-Time in Anniston, AL
- Champion, Partners in Rehab
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Pell, AL
FULL_TIME
- This is a Full-Time (40 hours/week) SNF Position in Anniston, AL Please apply at https://championpartnersinrehab.applicantstack.com/x/openings to confirm that this is an active listing. If it is not a...
- 5 Days Ago
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant | Full-Time Company Floater
- Champion, Partners in Rehab
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Birmingham, AL
FULL_TIME
- This is a Full-Time (40 hours/week) SNF Position as a Company Floater. Locations: Statewide Please apply at https://championpartnersinrehab.applicantstack.com/x/openings to confirm that this is an act...
- 2 Months Ago
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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,258 per week
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Alabaster, AL
- The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alabaster, Alabama. Job Descri...
- 5/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,258 per week
- The Good Life MedStaff
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Alabaster, AL
- The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alabaster, Alabama. Job Descri...
- 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,239 per week
- TheraEx Therapy
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Alabaster, AL
- TheraEx Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alabaster, Alabama. Job Description &...
- 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,067 per week
- TRS Healthcare
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Alabaster, AL
- Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alabaster, Alabama. Job Descrip...
- 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,382 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Alabaster, AL
- ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alabaster, Alabama. Job Description ...
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,179 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Alabaster, AL
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Alabaster, Alabama....
- 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,678 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Montevallo, AL
- OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Montevallo, Alabama. Job Description...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,330 per week
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Montevallo, AL
- Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Montevallo, Alabama. Jo...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population of 210,710, it is the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous and fifth largest county. As of 2017, the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 1,149,807, making it the most populous in Alabama and 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham serves as an important regional hub and is associated with the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions ...
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Income Estimation for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
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Birmingham, Alabama area prices
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