Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

• This position may involve both acute care, outpatient care, group programs, community programs and supervising students periodically.
• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• Provides treatments for patients with a wide variety of disabilities to help them achieve a maximum level of functional independence. Documents patient care and results of treatment, appropriately in the medical record to comply with policies and procedures of the department and regulatory agencies.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Two years experienced preferred. Entry-level acceptable.
• Education and Training:
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical therapist assistant with an Associate’s degree in area of major.
• Ability to comprehend and write the English language.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• MAPTA - MA Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• CPR - CPR is required.
• Other Requirements:
• -Must possesses sight/hearing senses or use prostheses that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met. Ability to use: Rehab equipment including but not limited to: splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs, ADL equipment and modalities. Must be able to work indoors, and outside, in-patients rooms, therapy gyms, occasionally in a patient’s home and in the community.