Physical Therapist Assistant
Category:
Rehabilitation
Department:
Rehabilitation Services
Status:
Full Time
Schedule:
Days/Weekend Rotation
Description:
Regulatory Requirements:
AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Holds current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current BCLS certification
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training,anizational safety and fire safety programs.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
1. Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist. Ads to standards of physical medicine practice.
2. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff Physical Therapist.
3. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
4. Ability to performponents of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
5. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
6. Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff Physical Therapist is apprised of conclusions.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
8. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
9. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
10. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
11. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the department.
12. Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
13. Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
14. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,anized and function under stressful situations.
15. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
16. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
17. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
18. Participates in educational staff performance improvement in services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
19. Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
20. Participates in infection control, departmental training equipment training andanizational CQI activities.
Posted:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Closing:
Open until filled
for this job
Category:
Rehabilitation
Department:
Rehabilitation Services
Status:
Full Time
Schedule:
Days/Weekend Rotation
Description:
Regulatory Requirements:
AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Holds current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current BCLS certification
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training,anizational safety and fire safety programs.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
1. Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist. Ads to standards of physical medicine practice.
2. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff Physical Therapist.
3. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
4. Ability to performponents of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
5. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
6. Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff Physical Therapist is apprised of conclusions.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
8. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
9. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
10. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
11. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the department.
12. Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
13. Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
14. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,anized and function under stressful situations.
15. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
16. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
17. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
18. Participates in educational staff performance improvement in services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
19. Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
20. Participates in infection control, departmental training equipment training andanizational CQI activities.
Posted:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Closing:
Open until filled
for this job
Job ID: 489798744
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025
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