PTA

Overview

Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and

supervision of the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor and supervising Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A person who is licensed, registered or certified as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:

a. Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in

Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

OR

b. If educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education

program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the

United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e).

AND

Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.

OR

c. On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:

i. Is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing.

ii. In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a

2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and after January

1, 2010, and has passed any state required examinations for licensure.

OR

iii. Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year

college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

OR

iv. On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has

achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S.

Public Health Service.

2. Two (2) years experience, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.