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PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The purpose of a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant is to implement patient plans of care under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, performs tasks to maintain department in a neat and organized condition.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General: Frequently pushes patients in wheelchairs (100-350 lbs.) into and out of treatment areas and adjusts patient's position for table or computer access. Also assists patients to adjust extremities or re-position upper body in chair. Frequently applies modalities, e.g. H.P., ultrasound, EGS. Frequently travels within building to locate patients on units, treat patients in other clinical areas, or to assist in-patient transport. Frequently transports patient's folders, treatment materials, and office supplies (1-5 lbs.). Frequently pushes/pulls file and storage cabinet drawers to retrieve and return materials. Frequently changes body position from sit-stand or stand-sit during treatment, documentation, general office activities. Occasionally provides steadying or light assistance to ambulatory patients for standing or walking within the department or in hallways. Occasionally lifts/adjusts patient seated in wheelchair with or without assistance.
Fine Motor Coordination: Frequently writes to document patient care or to demonstrate or assist patient during treatment; occasionally types on computer to retrieve reports. Frequently uses fine motor skills during palpation of muscle function, or deep muscle massage.
Verbal Expression: Frequently presents treatment stimuli verbally to provide verbal assistance to patients in order to ensure proper body position. Presents information verbally to other professionals in formal and informal meetings, case staffing, and in telephone consultations.
Hearing: Hearing involved in receiving verbal information from other professionals and obtaining information form patients for proper documentation.
Vision: Frequently must read literature, reports and other written materials from other professionals, and CIS and billing computer terminals.
Environmental Factors: The practice of medical physical therapy involves occasional risk of infection (e.g., MRSA, hepatitis, and other blood borne pathogens) which requires the use of safety precautions such as surgical masks, gowns, gloves, and special hand-washing procedures. Materials and treatment surfaces may also require special handling.
This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Full Time
$55k-67k (estimate)
05/21/2024
06/05/2024
The following is the career advancement route for Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Physical Therapy Attendant that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. You can explore the career advancement for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant below and select your interested title to get hiring information.