PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

　　San Antonio, TX (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4538+Centerview+Dr.+San+Antonio+TX+USA+78228)

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Description

　　Job Summary:

　　Provides coordinated physical therapy to patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Participates in the coordination of care.

　　Requirements

　　Job Qualifications:

　　Education: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.

　　Licensure: Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC), if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(I).

　　Experience: One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, preferred.

　　Skills: Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal

　　skills. Proof of current CPR.

　　Transportation: Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and current and valid auto liability insurance.

　　Environmental and Working Conditions:

　　Works in a health care facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

　　Physical and Mental Effort:

　　Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.