Job Description/Performance Evaluation
Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Summary: A Physical Therapist Assistant who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.
Licensure: Current Texas State License to practice physical therapy.
Experience: 6 months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Skills: Therapy skills as outlined in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.
Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a health care facility or patient's home in various conditions; Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking are required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.