Physical Therapist Assistant

Chenega Corporation

📍 San Antonio, TX, United States

Full-time other-general

Job Description

**Summary**

**C2 ALASKA, LLC**

San Antonio, TX

The **Physical Therapist Assistant** will carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the Physical Therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.

**Responsibilities**

+ Work effectively with flexibility and proficiency in patient management in a busy and rapidly changing environment.
+ React quickly to changes in complex patient presentation to ensure the safety of the patient in all situations.
+ Prioritize and optimally dose specific interventions to improve function and safe mobility to prepare the patient for discharge.
+ Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain,...
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