The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapyservices including treatment, implementation and documentation under thedirection of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s planof care.

　　Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

　　Provides physicaltherapy according to the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapistand in accordance with the physician’s plan of care according to stateregulations

　　Treats individuals to help relieve pain, develops orrestores function, and maintains maximum functional mobility and performance

　　Continues to assess the client’s living environment forbarriers, safety risks and equipment needs

　　Directs and aids clients in active, passive and resistivetherapeutic exercises, muscle re- education, functional gait and balancetraining, transfer activities, and prosthetic training

　　Instructs care and use of assistive mobility devices, bracesand prosthetic or orthotic devices

　　Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat,cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

　　Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field inaccordance with manufactures directions and per policy

　　Instructs and educates individual, family, and/or caregiversin the use of and care of therapeutic appliances

　　Reports reaction(s) to treatment or change(s) in conditionto physician and Physical Therapist

　　Identifies individual and family/caregiver needs for othersupportive services and notifies Physical Therapist

　　Maintains communication with the company and other personnelcaring for the client to assure that their efforts effectively complement eachother and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care

　　Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based onthe progress toward goals and responses to treatment

　　Participates in discharge planning

　　Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation that isconsistent with the plan of care

　　Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in thestate of practice

　　Graduate of an accredited school of Physical TherapyAssistant

　　One (1) year of prior professional Physical TherapyAssistant experience preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.