Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Wage - Min: $26.88 Max: $42.92

Aid in the care and safety of patients. Treats patients according to the Physical Therapist's Plan of Care, and checks patient and equipment during treatment for both comfort and safety. Treats patients of all ages (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0-120 years), races, creeds, genders, and disabilities without bias of prejudice. Responsible for charting on their assigned patients, assuring confidentiality of all records.

Treats patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, to perform physical therapy treatments. This position is one of considerable responsibility.

• Essential Job Functions
• Responsibility
• Supervisory
• Supervises their assigned area to ensure that it is secure, orderly and organized at all times.
• Supervise technicians assigned to their areas.
• Supervise patients receiving treatment in their assigned area.
• Non-supervisory
• Care of equipment, machines, supplies and facilities.
• Safety and welfare of patients.
• Prevention of unnecessary expenses, waste, loss of time, and damage to equipment.
• Order and cleanliness of department/facility.

• Knowledge
• Must be familiar with cleaning agents and methods; physical layout of department/facility; techniques of handling patients; policies, procedures, and regulations, operations of department/facility equipment; physical therapy treatment techniques; general anatomy, physiology, physics, medical science, etc.

• Skill
• Must be able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy; have the ability and competence to operate the equipment used in his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; use supervision and management skills.

• Mental Application
• Must be able to instill confidence in patients, doctors, and personnel; determine proper procedures and methods and evaluate results; make decisions on his/her own; adapt to emergency situations; be alert to changes in the patient's condition; be alert to all activities of the department/facility.

• Dexterity
• Must have coordination of sight and body movements for various applications of procedures; know techniques of assisting and handling patients; can handle the tools and machines of the profession.

• Policies and Procedures
• Keeps current on and adheres to policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the department/facility.

• Accuracy
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out prescriptions, receiving and translating information, and charting and reporting.

• Physical Demands
• Has good physical stamina; is fairly strong, energetic; tolerates much walking, standing, writing, stooping, carrying, talking, seeing, bending, handling; has good color vision, speed, healthy back; able to be on feet most of the day. Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds regularly.

• Worker Characteristics
• Thoughtful of others, gentle, courteous, patient, neat, well-groomed, healthy, friendly, average intelligence, good memory, tactful. Should have ability to organize time to treat the maximum number of patients in the allotted working day; conductself with professional dignity; maintain health; motivate others; possess strength of all extremities and back; initiative and good judgment, flexibility, enthusiasm, and thoroughness.

• Hazards
• No unusual hazard risks. May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting and assisting patients. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

• Supervision Requirements
• Requires minimal supervision, instructions from Physical Therapist regarding new patients. Supervision of non-professional personnel as applicable.

• Public Relations
• May be the first worker in the department/facility to contact the patient; therefore, a courteous, well-groomed, thoughtful person is necessary.

• Policies and Procedures
• Keeps current on and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the department/facility.

• Organization-wide/Department Performance Improvement Plan
• Actively participates in organization-wide/department performance improvement plans as enumerated in the Performance Improvement Manual.

• Additionally
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education
• Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant. Must have an associate degree in physical therapy or be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Preferred:
  Show evidence of continuing education appropriate for area and practice.

• Licenses/certifications/registrations
• Required:
  
  Possess a current Oregon PTA license in good standing. Must have current certification in CPR.
• Preferred: NA

• Experience
• Required:
  
  Have ability to provide for patient's physical rehabilitation and psychosocial well-being.…