Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) uses his/her clinical expertise to deliver safe, therapeutic, age-appropriate patient care through a defined scope of practice. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides appropriate therapy for individual patients as prescribed and/or referred by MD in accordance with professional practice standards and WUH policy. He/She will provide direct patient care as assigned by Physical Therapist. The PTA incorporates the unique characteristics and needs of each patient and family member into the care delivery process. The PTA works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. The PTA assures that quality care is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect as well as efficiency. The PTA participates in department/organization performance improvement activities that impact patient/family and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.