Assistant-Physical Therapist

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

•   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.

Minimum Required Experience

Entry Level.

Minimum Required Special Skills Licensure

Basic Skills; Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required Licensure

PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE