Bill Rate -
hours a week - ongoing - days a week (flexible timing)
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE : (THESE DUTIES ARE ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY. INCUMBENTS MAY PERFORM SOME OR ALL OF THE DUTIES OR
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED).
Assists in provision of physical therapy treatments under supervision of licensed physical therapist (,
applies & uses heat, cold, light, sound, water & massage).
Performs standard tests & measurements (, , manual muscle, joint motion) & periodically
assists licensed physical therapist in performing more complex evaluations & treatments.
Prepares claimants / clients for treatment (, transportation to & from facility, instruction on techniques
proper use of equipment & facilities, adjustment of orthotics, prosthesis & ambulation aids).
Observes & records patient measurements, test results, observations & evaluations, prepares periodic
reports of claimants / clients treatments & assessments & assists in preparing unit reports (, statistical
summaries, treatment schedules, research projects).
Major Worker Characteristics : Knowledge of basic sciences, clinical sciences & physical therapy
theory, principles & procedures; safety practices in use of equipment & machines. Skill in using
physical therapy equipment & machines. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables
within familiar context; write routine letters, evaluations, records following standard procedures; stand,
walk, bend continuously; lift more than lbs.
Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment : Current State of Ohio licensure as physical therapy
assistant per Sections , & of Revised Code.
Training and Development Required To Remain In the Classification After Employment :
Biennial renewal of licensure as physical therapy assistant.
Unusual Working Conditions : May be exposed to unpredictable client / claimant behavior, to illnesses
or to contagious diseases.