Job Abstract

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

Assists the Physical Therapist in administering the Physical Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Physical Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

Essential duties include:

• Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention.
• Participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assisting program

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

Licensed by the State of Ohio to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Experience & Knowledge:

Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Physical Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.

This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. UH employees must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.