PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT- OUTPATIENT

Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist with age specific considerations. The PTA performs all functions under the direction and on-site supervision of the Physical Therapist. The PTA has a responsibility to participate actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective, age specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.
• Adheres to ethical and legal practice standards.
• Maintains records in accordance with department and system policies that are accurate, concise, timely, and legible.
• Educates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.
• Captures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintain established standards of care.
• Promotes continual performance improvement both within Barclay Rehabilitation and throughout Independence Health.
• Collaborates with patients, their families, and other health care members to provide excellence in patient care.
• Participates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.
• Implements a self-directed plan for professional development.
• Upholds fiscal and operational responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License, Certification & Clearances

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

AAP / EEO

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required. Essential Absolute Necessity. Marginal Minimal Necessity. Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift. Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift. Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift. Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Extreme Heat x

Extreme Cold x

Heights x

Confined Spaces x

Extreme Noise(>

85dB) x

Mechanical Hazards x

Use of Vibrating Tools x

Operates Vehicle (company) x

Operates Heavy Equipment x

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices x x

Rotates All Shifts x

8 Hours Shifts x x

10-12 Hours Shifts x

On-Call x

Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk) x x

Travel Between Sites x x

Direct Patient Care x x

Respirator Protective Equipment x x

Eye Protection x x

Head Protection (hard hat) x

Hearing Protection x

Hand Protection x x

Feet, Toe Protection x

Body Protection x x

Latex Exposure x x

Solvent Exposure x

Paint (direct use) Exposure x

Dust (sanding) Exposure x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure x x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x x

Mist Exposure x

Wax Stripper (direct use) x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure x

Laser Exposure x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required. Essential Absolute Necessity. Marginal Minimal Necessity. Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift. Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift. Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift. Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Bending (Stooping) x x

Sitting x x

Walking x x

Climbing Stairs x x

Climbing Ladders x

Standing x x

Kneeling x x

Squatting (Crouching) x x

Twisting / Turning x x

Keyboard / Computer Operation x x

Gross Grasp x x

Fine Finger Manipulation x x

Hand / Arm Coordination x x

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force) x 10# 50#

Carry x 10#

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients x x

Seeing Near w / Acuity x x

Feeling (Sensation) x x

Color Vision x x

Hearing Clearly x x

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead x x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x

Reaching Forward x x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle ### 25#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle ### 50#

Lifting Knuckle