Assistant-Physical Therapist

• Business Unit BMH Carroll County Hospital
• Department Physical Therapy

Assistant-Physical Therapist

Job Code
: 21766

FLSA Status

Job Family: REHAB

Job Description

Title:

Assistant-Physical Therapist

Delivers therapeutic physical therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students including the assessment of the daily workload.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum

Required:

Entry Level.

Description: Computer Literacy

Minimum

Required:

Basic Skills

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders):
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion:
Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear:
Frequent

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception

Hearing

Blood-Borne Pathogens:
Anticipated

Chemical:
Anticipated

Airborne Communicable Diseases:
Anticipated

Extreme Temperatures:
Anticipated

Radiation:
Anticipated

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:
Anticipated

Extreme Noise Levels:
Anticipated

Dust/Particular Matter:
Anticipated