Job: Physical Therapist Assistant

JOB TITLE: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: Therapy Services
SUPERVISOR: Therapy Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY:
Direct supervision from the Program Manager or Therapist for each patient/resident assigned to the Physical Therapist and is dependent on the nature of the skilled tasks and the complexities of the patients’/residents’ presenting condition. May receive clinical supervision from Therapists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and it’s communities.

Promotes and communicates Legendary Service and honors and upholds the mission of the organization.

Responsible for acting and responding in a professional manner.

Assists in PT Assistant duties by carrying out delegated, selected duties under the supervision of the Program Manager.

Carries out therapy duties on a regular basis, acting within the reasonable scope of practice for a PT Assistant.

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.

Experience and Basic Knowledge:

AA Degree from an APTA accredited program. Lisensure where required by law.

Two (2) years experience in a health care setting preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve:

Fingering Lifting up to 40 lbs. Standing

Grasping pushing Stooping

Kneeling Reaching

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

Feeling Smelling

Hearing Speaking

Seeing Tasting

An individual in this position will be exposed to:

Inside environmental conditions

Blood borne pathogens

Physical hazards using equipment

Respiratory hazards

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.