What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Dameron Hospital?
Job Summary:
Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists,
including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs
and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance
activities. Leads and serves as mentor to department staff.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate's/Technical Degree in physical therapy or equivalent combination of
education/related experience: Preferred
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR
RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Required
Essential Functions:
- Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual
techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through
functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
- Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists,
nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes
to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
- Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services
provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and out-patient treatments,
as necessary.
- Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating
learning style preferences. Assesses education and training responses.
- Coordinates and reviews the work of subordinate employees and assists with training
and continuing education programs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
