ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT -

Able to work up to 8-10 hours per day up to 40 hours per week at clinical sites.
Exposure to hazardous material and blood borne pathogens requiring safety equipment such as masks, head coverings, glasses, rubber and latex gloves, etc.
Must be able to meet clinical and academic performance standards.
Must travel to and from training site; this may require long distances or relocation.

Understand and work from written and verbal orders.
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Understand and implement related regulations and clinical policies and procedures.
Possess technical competency in patient care and related areas.
Perform presentations to individuals and small groups.
Conduct patient assessments and counsel patients and families.
Assess changes in vital signs and measurements.

Standing and/or walking up to seven hours throughout an eight and/or twelve hour shift.
Bending, crouching, or stooping several times per hour.
Lifting and carrying a minimum of 30 pounds several times per hour.
Lifting and moving up to a 300 lb. patient in a 2-3 person transfer.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulder at 90 degrees.
Pushing and/or pulling objects and equipment weighing up to 300 lbs.
Utilizing eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and accessories.
Hearing to communicate with the patient and health care team.
Utilizing sufficient verbal and written skills to effectively and promptly communicate in English with the patient and healthcare team.
Manipulating medical equipment and accessories, including but not limited to switches, knobs, buttons, and keyboards, utilizing fine and gross motor skills.
Performing the assigned training-related tasks/skills responsibilities with the intellectual and emotional function necessary to ensure patient safety and exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Utilizing the above standards/functions to respond promptly to the patient needs and/or emergency

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