Archive for November, 2009:
Nov 21 2009
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs
Physical therapy assistant jobs are in high demand right now, and highly skilled and efficient assistants have many opportunities for career advancement. The demand is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years owing to reasons such as increasing population of the aged and growing incidence of chronic conditions. A physical therapy assistant’s role is to help the physical therapist to develop and carry out treatment plans for patients. Monitoring and documentation of patient treatment and response are also done by the assistant.
Under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapy assistants work in a variety of healthcare environments and private settings. Many of them get opportunities to work in hospital facilities. Here, their services are needed in every department, from general outpatient clinics to intensive care units. Other than hospital environments, they can find job positions in home fitness agencies, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, and more.
An associate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and state-issued license are the minimum requisites to embark on a physical therapy assistant career. However, there are a few qualities and skills that are absolutely indispensable to perform this job, which include tolerance, good communication and practical skills, patience and compassion.
The physical therapy assistant job can be temporary or permanent. Qualified and efficient professionals can earn attractive remuneration packages along with bonus and other benefits.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid housing
• Completion bonuses and travel expenses
• Healthcare insurance
• Section 125 cafeteria plan
• Professional liability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Additional state license
• Continuing education
• Cancer insurance
• Immigration processing (for internationally trained employees)
In the US, there are several recruitment agencies providing help and assistance in finding the perfect physical therapy assistant jobs, with excellent pay and all the best benefits.
By: Brad Jones
About the Author:
Under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapy assistants work in a variety of healthcare environments and private settings. Many of them get opportunities to work in hospital facilities. Here, their services are needed in every department, from general outpatient clinics to intensive care units. Other than hospital environments, they can find job positions in home fitness agencies, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, and more.
An associate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and state-issued license are the minimum requisites to embark on a physical therapy assistant career. However, there are a few qualities and skills that are absolutely indispensable to perform this job, which include tolerance, good communication and practical skills, patience and compassion.
The physical therapy assistant job can be temporary or permanent. Qualified and efficient professionals can earn attractive remuneration packages along with bonus and other benefits.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid housing
• Completion bonuses and travel expenses
• Healthcare insurance
• Section 125 cafeteria plan
• Professional liability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Additional state license
• Continuing education
• Cancer insurance
• Immigration processing (for internationally trained employees)
In the US, there are several recruitment agencies providing help and assistance in finding the perfect physical therapy assistant jobs, with excellent pay and all the best benefits.
By: Brad Jones
About the Author:
TheraKare is an Oklahoma based healthcare recruitment company offering specialized physical therapy assistant jobs for qualified and experienced physical therapist assistants throughout the United States.
Nov 15 2009
A Career in Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on effective treatment and management of a variety of movement disorders. Physical therapists help patients with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, head injuries, arthritis, cerebral palsy, and heart disease, by providing treatments that restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. Physical therapy is a client focused healthcare profession and physical therapists help patients build up the strength required to get on with their day to day activities. Physical therapy is also a powerful way to help eliminate harmful postures of the body that ultimately results in stress and discomfort, thus bringing about an overall improvement in the health of the individual.
Physical therapists can find excellent job opportunities in a variety of job environments including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, athletic facilities, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home healthcare centers, schools, research centers and industrial clinics. Physical therapists can recommend assessment and treatment to cure problems with the muscles, circulatory system, bones and joints, and the respiratory or nervous system.
Skills Required for a Physical Therapist
• Good manual observation
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Capable of rigorous physical activity
The responsibility of the physical therapist includes educating and instructing the patients and their family members. Physical therapists will have to consult and work closely with surgeons, healthcare practitioners, and physicians in establishing treatment objectives needed for the patient’s needs.
Expected Qualifications
For a career in physical therapy, the candidates must possess a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) from an accredited college. They should also pass a licensure exam.
Physical therapy career opportunities are increasing day by day. Employment opportunities for physical therapists are expected to double by 2014.
By: John Stephen
About the Author:
Physical therapists can find excellent job opportunities in a variety of job environments including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, athletic facilities, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home healthcare centers, schools, research centers and industrial clinics. Physical therapists can recommend assessment and treatment to cure problems with the muscles, circulatory system, bones and joints, and the respiratory or nervous system.
Skills Required for a Physical Therapist
• Good manual observation
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Capable of rigorous physical activity
The responsibility of the physical therapist includes educating and instructing the patients and their family members. Physical therapists will have to consult and work closely with surgeons, healthcare practitioners, and physicians in establishing treatment objectives needed for the patient’s needs.
Expected Qualifications
For a career in physical therapy, the candidates must possess a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) from an accredited college. They should also pass a licensure exam.
Physical therapy career opportunities are increasing day by day. Employment opportunities for physical therapists are expected to double by 2014.
By: John Stephen
About the Author:
TheraKare is a premier provider of healthcare staffing services. With us you can develop your physical therapy career. Our healthcare staffing solutions are primarily focused on physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists (SLP).
