Physical Therapy Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:
Administers and directs the administering of physical agents
utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a physician. OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogens Class III.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
B. Personal job-related skills: Knowledge of physical therapy equipment. Effective oral
and written communication skills.
C. Licensure, registry or certification: Texas Physical Therapy assistant license.
D. Experience
a. Prior Work Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist
preferred but not required.
b. Technical Training: CPR training.
E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of
walking and standing. Repeated bending, stooping and reaching. Pushing and pulling up
to 300 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds. Lifting up to 50 pounds and heavier lifting
in transferring or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, performs physical therapy treatments on
patients as directed by a physician.
a. Performs treatments on patients at the scheduled time.
b. Instructs and prepares the patient for the treatment.
c. Applies the appropriate physical agents, therapeutic exercises and ambulatory
procedures and informs the patient of the treatment process.
d. Monitors patients during treatments.
e. Records patient treatments on charts and provides information to the
supervisor, director and physicians.

f. Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and
geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-
specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
B. Assists in the maintenance of physical therapy equipment.

a. Performs minor maintenance and periodic and preventative maintenance on
equipment as directed.
b. Cleans and properly stores equipment after use.