What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPY ASSISTANT PT position at Mt?
JOB SUMMARY
Provides therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned, to restore function and to prevent disability following disease or injury under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served.
- Assists patients with rehabilitation exercise as directed by licensed physical therapist.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Educational Requirements
- Graduate of an approved professional school for therapy/therapist assistant.
Licensure, Certification and Registration
- Licensed by the State of Maryland to practice under the direction of a licensed therapist.
- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
Work Orientation and Experience
- Pediatric and/or rehabilitation experience preferred.
Oral/Written Skills
- Sensitivity/Tact in dealing with customers
- Ability to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety
- Ability to self lift 50 lbs
- Computer system/software proficiency
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations
- Treatment skills for specific patient populations
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received
- Reports to Senior Therapist of own discipline,
Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
Supervision Exercised
- Not able to supervise rehab technicians.
- Able to participate in the clinical education activities of a physical therapist assistant student.
- Direct supervision of the PTA student by a physical therapist must be provided for the student even though a PTA is participating in educational activities.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED
Operates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds, and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Occasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls.
- Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.
Reviewed 11/27/19
