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Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients.

Job Description:

The Physical Therapy Assistant will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • The Physical Therapy Assistant  will participate in the planning and organization of the Department, assuming added responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Physical Therapy

  • He/She will be accountable to the Director of Physical Therapy

  • He/She will be responsible for the treatment of patients in the following age group: adolescent and geriatric.           

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Physical Therapy Assistant Job

  • The Physical Therapy Assistant should be able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and clinical competence in physical therapy treatment methods
  • He/She should have full command (verbal and written) of the English language
  • The Physical Therapy Assistant should possess the physical ability and perceptive acuity, e.g., visual and hearing, to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions
  • He/She must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.   

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Physical Therapy Assistant Job

  • Current State Registered Physical Therapy Assistant license
  • Current BCLS (within 30 days of employment)
  • Associates Degree from a college program satisfying the PT academic and intern requirements for competence
  • Current CPR certification. 


 

 

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