PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (CERTIFIED) - FT

Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist.  Clinical setting includes out-patient, in-patient, skilled nursing facilities and home-bound.  Adheres to standards of physical therapy practice.  And other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred at least 2 years of work experience as a CERTIFIED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Basic computer skills

Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.

Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation and maintenance.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

High School diploma or equivalent

Current BCLS (CPR) Certification

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous movement throughout the hospital

Continuous standing (up to 7 hours)

Intermittent bending, kneeling, and squatting

Ability to lift up to 30% of your body weight

Ability to read and understand English

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to interact with patients, families and staff in a professional

manner in stressful situations.

Ability to maintain matters of a confidential nature

Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations