Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient)

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy services and performs related duties. Provides technical support for the effective and efficient delivery of therapy services.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan Health Services evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. In addition to acute and swing bed rehab, we offer a variety of outpatient services including sports and orthopedic rehab, pediatric rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab, wheelchair seating, and neck, back and extremity care.

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapist Assistant license required.

• Healthcare Provider Level CPR required.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.

• Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 – 100% of the time)

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 60 or more Lbs

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE / MACHINERY

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 60 or more Lbs

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PULL (20-40 pounds force)

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

STAND

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

None specified

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