Physical and Sensory Requirements: • Ability to read, write and converse in English • Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others • Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions • Ability to respond to pages • Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently • Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting • Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms • Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.