Phys Ther Asst Lic I

Job Details

Title: Phys Ther Asst Lic I

Department Org: OP-Physical Therapy - 109320

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0730 End Time: 1800

Posted Salary: $21.74 - $25.58

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Administers physical therapy treatments and related duties under the working direction of, and as assistant to, the physical therapist.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Successful completion of at least a 2-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistants that leads to an associate’s degree and has been approved by APT A.
• Current physical therapy assistant licensure from the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers or a licensure applicant
• Maintains the standards set by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedure and professional ethics
• Evidence of appropriate academic and clinical preparation for patient care in Physical Therapy Services at Medical College of Ohio
• Knowledge of The Laws and Rules Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy.
• Ability to pass annual safety test.
• Obtains/maintains CPR Certification from the American Heart Association prior to the completion of probationary period. American Red Cross CPR Certification is acceptable for hire.
• Ability to achieve competencies for assigned work area ( i.e., age specific, suctioning, CPR, etc.)

Communication and other skills:
• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow for patient care, functioning as a team member, to assure adequate documentation for payors and to ensure continuity of care.
• Adheres to UTMC service values.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
• Ability to hear (with or without aides);
• Ability to orally communicate;
• Good manual dexterity;
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
• Ability to stand, walk frequently;
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
• Ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.