Physical Therapist Assistant I

OverviewJob SummaryDelivers 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.ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.SpecificationsExperience#N/AMinimum RequiredEntry Level.Preferred/DesiredEducationMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredTrainingMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredSpecial SkillsComputer Literacy.Minimum RequiredBasic Skills.Preferred/DesiredLicensureMinimum RequiredPTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIREPreferred/Desired