Job Summary: A Physical Therapy Assistant who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from a Physical Therapy Assistant education program accredited as required at §484.115(i). Holds a degree as required for state licensure.
Licensure: Active state license as a physical therapy assistant, or a multi-state license issued by a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) member state.
Experience: One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an acute care or rehabilitation setting. Pediatrics and Home Health experience preferred.
Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Must have current driver’s license.
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a healthcare facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: The ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.