PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Job Summary

Responsible for providing direct patient care in acute care, sub-acute and/or outpatient settings. Efficiently deliver comprehensive physical therapy services to a diverse population in his/her practice setting(s).

Education

• Must possess a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Registration/Certification/Licensure

• Must possess a current license from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy.

Experience

• Must demonstrate competence to provide physical rehabilitation services by reason of education, training and experience.

Other Requirements

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with modified lifting device.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions that drive an appropriate plan of care.

CPR

• CPR required within 30 days of hire.