Qualifications:
Education: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

License / Certification:
Licensed and currently registered by the NYS
Education Dept. to
practice as a physical therapy assistant or in the possession of a
current temporary permit pending the granting
of a license.

Experience: Two years experience as a Physical Therapist
Assistant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Sound clinical knowledge of the principles and practices of a
physical
therapist assistant; good working knowledge of the operation and
maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in
physical therapy,
working knowledge of human anatomy and
physiology, working
knowledge of the concepts and scope and
limitation of physical
therapy, ability to plan and supervise the work
of aides, skill in
observing and recording patient s responses to
treatment, knowledge
of body mechanics, ergonomics and have the
ability to recognize
safety hazards in the workplace. Good
communication skills
individually and in a classroom or group
settings. Ability to
document a work risk analysis and provide a
written report to identify
work risks, recommend corrective actions and
improve workers in the
use of their mechanics. Prior experience with
quality improvement,
student supervision, and program development
Must have contact
hours of continuing education of 25.0 hours in
ergonomics and injury
management.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

1. This is a skilled sub-professional position responsible for clinical
supervision to PTA students, coordinating fieldwork and volunteer placement.
Is responsible for providing ergonomic/body mechanic training and community
education activities. Assists the physical therapist with the treatment and
prevention of neuromuscular or muscular-skeletal disabilities by the
application of direct physical therapy procedures to patients.
When conducting a workstation analysis and providing community education
activities this staff member will work under staff health as a Work Injury
Prevention Specialist.
2. The work is performed under the supervision of a qualified physical
therapist that evaluates the patient, develops the treatment plan, and
designates specific responsibility to the assistant. A physical therapist is
always readily available for direction and assistance. Supervision may be
exercised over one or more physical therapy aides. The position reports
directly to the supervisor or manager, if available, otherwise the Director of
Rehabilitation.

Responsible to: Physical Therapist, Office Manager, Rehab Manager and/or
Director
of Rehabilitation.

Responsible for: Patients assigned to self.

Summary: Coordinates education and training programs for fieldwork
students,
volunteers and community agencies. Oversees the scheduling and
activity involved in the hospital wide employee/outside agency
ergonomic/body mechanics program and related quality improvement
monitors. Performs workstation analysis and determines safety
hazards at worksites. Applies physical therapy treatment to patients
or assists in their application in a health care facility under the
supervision of a qualified physical therapist; does related work as
required.

Salary Range: $34.43 – $34.43