Summary

At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. The Physical Therapy Assistant works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. The Physical Therapy Assistant completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapy Assistant performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• The Physical Therapy Assistant assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use

Education

Required: Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, Active U. S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable

Experience

Preferred: 1 year experience

Certifications

Required: State License

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.