Qualifications:

    California Certificate for Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities:

    1. Performs in accordance with applicable standards and requirements imposed by federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including the

        Professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Profession.

    2. Assist patients to and from the department and prepares them for treatment.

    3. Administers treatment according to the plan of care and under the supervision of an RPT.

    4. Completes appropriate documentation of patient care as instructed by RPt.

    5. Regularly reports  patient's progress and change in condition to RPT.

    6. Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety.

Physical and Specific Qualifications:

    1. ability to handle intense physical demands of lifting, handling and moving patients, moving through the facility, stooping and working at different heights.

    2. ability to communicate effectively with all personnel and patients.