Physical Therapy Asst Rehab Services Days FT

Mon-Thur 8a-5p and Fri 8a-12:30p Outpatient hospital based clinic as well as acute care coverage. One on one patient care. Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview process Scope of Responsibility Physical Therapy Assistants assist the physical therapist in performing treatment to prevent disabilities and to restore and maintain the patient’s functional capacity to an optimal level.

Responsible to the Director of Rehabilitation Services Education Must hold a current Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice in the State of Texas Training and Experience One or more years of clinical practice as a physical therapy assistant preferred Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Ability to work with multiple medical disciplines Good communication skills Basic computer skills Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – Occasionally Stationary Standing – Occasionally Walking – Frequent Ability to be mobile –Continually Crouching (bend at knees) –Frequently Kneeling/Crawling –Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) –Frequently Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently Turn/Pivot –Frequently Climbing –Occasionally Balancing –Frequently Reaching overhead –Occasionally Reaching extension –Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – Frequently Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.)-Occasionally Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff –Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Not Applicable Environment Risk of electrical shock – Occasionally Risk of Radiation –N/A Fumes or Airborne Particles –Rarely Chemicals –Occasionally Moving Mechanical Parts –Occasionally Noise Level –Rarely Weather Conditions –N/A Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Frequently Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Population Served Infant 30 days – 1 year Children 1 – 12 years Adolescents 13 – 18 years Adults 19 – 70 years Geriatrics 70+ years Education High School (required) Associates (required) Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (required) Lic Physical Ther Assist (required)