Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION :                              PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT :                      ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION

FLSA STATUS :                      NON-EXEMPT

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JOB SUMMARY :

The physical therapy assistant is responsible for physical therapy treatment plans set forth under the direction of the physical therapist.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS :

• Responsible to the physical therapist and / or therapy supervisor
• Regular contact with physicians, therapists, nurses, and patients

MISSION STATEMENT :

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Work Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements : This job requires frequent lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required. It also requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, as well as some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. This job may require exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital environment.

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A :

Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.

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