Overview
Assistant-Physical Therapist
Job Code: 21766
FLSA Status
Job Family: REHAB
Job Description Title: Assistant-Physical Therapist
Job Summary
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.
Job Responsibilities
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required: Entry Level.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description: Computer Literacy
Minimum Required: Basic Skills
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: PTA; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships
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
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
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
Activity Level Throughout Workday
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
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination: No
Near Vision: Accurate
Far Vision: Accurate
Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other