Physical Therapy Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYProvides efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care through following an individualized plan of care created by a physical therapist, treatment, planning with the patient and physical therapist, implementation, education, and communication to maximize the patient's progress toward achieving functional goals under the direction of a physical therapistPOSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone.RequirementsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree in physical therapy as evidenced by college diploma and current state licensure requiredADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:? Ability to project a professional image.? Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.? Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process? Identify learning needs and teach patients and families? Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals? Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.? Strongorganizational,prioritizingandanalyticalskills? Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant? Workingknowledgeofpersonalcomputerandsoftwareapplicationsusedinjobfunctions? Freedomfromillegaluseofdrugs? FreedomfromuseofandeffectsofuseofdrugsandalcoholintheworkplaceCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCurrent, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state employed.LANGUAGE SKILLSEnglish is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co- workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.INTERPERSONAL SKILLSDemonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.