What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Aide 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. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related
experience: Required
- Two years' physical therapy or 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
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Refer to Job Analysis 02A for details regarding additional ability requirements.
Organizational Requirements:
Adheres to the Dameron Hospital Mission, Vision and Values statements. Complies with behavioral
standards, policies, procedures and handbooks established by the organization and their
respective ministries. Abides by the guiding principles of the Code of Conduct
Dameron Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited
to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during
October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of
employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
