Physical Therapy Assistant (Geriatrics)

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties include but not limited to:: Performs in-depth chart reviews including medical history, contraindications or treatment Obtains appropriate subjective history and demonstrates ability to interpret information gained through subjective history Interprets and applies clinical practice guidelines Mentors other staff in advanced clinical guidelines and best practices Serves as a subject matter expert for healthcare providers in specialty practice areas regarding physical therapy care care Treats patients through exercise, massage, modalities, gait, and balance training and other therapeutic interventions Recommends changes in treatment based on changes in both physical and mental, and medical status of the patient. PTAs instruct, motivate and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities Implements physical therapy treatment program for assigned patients who may range in age from young adult through old