Physical Therapy Assistant
- 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.
- Experience:
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