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

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.