Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: Waldo Hospital
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 408
Date Posted:
Description
Waldo Hospital
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 408
Summary
Summary:
Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) role assists in the provision of physical therapy interventions to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Education: Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Physical Therapy Assistant required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Positions in Home Care will require current valid Driver's License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
3. Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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