Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Department:

Home Health Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type:

Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$33.17 - $39.81

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and direction of the Licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides effective treatment and clinical activities of physical therapy areas so that effective and optimum quality of patient care is delivered.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

*Must meet all DMV requirements listed below and have adequate transportation.

Knowledge:

One year of professional experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.

Basic knowledge and understanding of physical therapy principles and treatment methods.

Knowledge of infection control procedures and proper body mechanics.

Skills:

·Ability to follow directions accurately.

·Ability to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees.

·Ability to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy.

·Ability to walk and stand for long periods, position and transfer dependent patients in and out of bed without assistance, stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.