JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under supervision of Physical Therapist, performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients in accordance with established polices and procedures.

MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Physical Therapy and Rehab equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved program for Physical Therapy Assistant. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program. An ability and willingness to apply knowledge and skills and maintain clinical competency as required in treating acute and rehabilitative patients. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and developmentneeds and the ability to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding procedure performed. An ability to manage a sometimes chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes. Demonstrates skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgment and initiative required; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance. Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations; ability to effectively record and reflect observations; ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Licensed to work as Physical Therapy Assistant in state of TN. Current CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent standing and walking; exposure to infectious agents; Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with assistance" or "without assistance").