Assistant-Physical Therapist
Job Description
Assistant-Physical Therapist
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Job Code: 21766
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FLSA Status
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Job Family: REHAB
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Job Description Title: Assistant-Physical Therapist
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Job Summary
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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.
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Job Responsibilities
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- Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
- Participates in discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Contributes to the development of staff and students including the assessment of the daily workload.
- Completes assigned goals.
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Specifications
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Experience
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Description
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Minimum Required: Entry Level.
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Preferred/Desired
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Education
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Description
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Minimum Required
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Preferred/Desired
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Training
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Description
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Minimum Required
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Preferred/Desired
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Special Skills
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Description: Computer Literacy
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Minimum Required: Basic Skills
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Preferred/Desired
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Licensure
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Description
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Minimum Required: PTA; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
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Preferred/Desired
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Reporting Relationships
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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.
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Reporting Relationships: No
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Work Environment
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Functional Demands
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Label Short Description Full Description
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Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
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Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
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Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
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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.
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Functional Demands Rating: Medium
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Activity Level Throughout Workday
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Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
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Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent
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Sensory Requirements
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Color Discrimination: No
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Near Vision: Accurate
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Far Vision: Accurate
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Depth Perception
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Hearing
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Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Other