JOB TITLE/CLASSIFICATION ……… PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (145)
DEPARTMENT …………………………… REHABILITATION SERVICES
STATUS …………………………………….. NON-EXEMPT
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to …………………………….. DIRECTOR, REHABILITATION SERVICES
Supervises
Works with ……………………………. REHABILITATION AND STAFF OTHER HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS
External Relationships PATIENTS, FAMILIES, PHYSICIANS, AND OTHERS
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant provides Physical
Therapy treatments as delegated by the Physical Therapist
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides physical therapy treatment according the Physical Therapist (PT) treatment plans.
Documents according to unit standards and regulatory requirements.
Submits accurate charge sheets on a daily basis.
Informs the therapist of the patients progress.
Attends case conference with the PT(s).
Instructs patients and/or family in appropriate home exercise programs.
Participates in in-service education programs.
Participates in department and hospital growth.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet hospital and department needs.
Attends staff meetings.
Other Duties
Performs wound care as delegated by the PT.
Participates in clinical instruction of affiliating students.
Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Director, Rehabilitation/Occupational Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
*License/Certification
Current California PT Assistant license or eligible
Current BCLS from the American Heart Association Required
*Proof of all required License(s) and/or Certification(s) due at time of hire.
**Education
Graduate of a PT Assistant program or military training, consisting of satisfactory completion of a formal
PT assistant course of instruction, which includes a minimum of 550 hours of technical course work and
350 hours of, directed clinical experience
**Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire
Experience
One year experience preferred
New graduate may be considered
Skills
Good oral and written communication
Interpersonal and organization skills
Effective time management
Demonstrates competence within the scope of practice including age and condition appropriate
considerations
Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills
Physical Requirements
Sit, stand and walk throughout the day
Lift up to 50 pounds
Push/pull up to 250 pounds on wheels
Frequent bending/squatting
Occasional kneeling and reaching overhead
