PTA Acute Care Hospital

Physical Therapist Assistant

Carry's out treatment plans for in and/or out patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/

Experience:

• New clinicians considered
• Excellent communication skills
• Follows practice guidelines
• Able to interpret patient status and adapt treatment plan accordingly; communicate patient issues directly with treating therapist
• Able to use a computer
• Able to prioritize work tasks
• Able to treat wide variety of diagnoses
• Able to communicate with interdisciplinary care team members

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/

Experience:

• Prior hospital setting

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates Degree program

License/Certification:

• MA License

Age Specific Criteria:

• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:

• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.