Physical Therapist Assistant - Weekend Per Diem
On-siteMain, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Main, Eastern Cape, South AfricaOn-sitePart TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Part TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Carry out the Physical Therapy Plan of Care as designed by the Physical Therapist, assisting in the supervision of Rehab Aide personnel and communicating patient progress regarding the plan. Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements while maintaining equipment and work areas in a safe, clean condition. Perform other duties as assigned under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an A.S. degree
- Licensed in the State of Florida to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers
- Be able to perform prolonged standing/sitting for 2 hrs or more/day
- Able to grip a Dynamometer with a force>10 lbsX10 seconds
- Able to pinch with a force >2 lbs X10 seconds
- Able to reach overhead frequently, to raise shoulder >45 degrees while holding a 10 lb. weight X 10 seconds
- Able to shrug the shoulders for 10 seconds with a 10 lb. weight in both hands
- Able to hold a 10 lb. while rotating the hand from left to right and right to left
- Able to fully flex and extend the elbow while holding a 10 lb. weight
- Able to reach forward 16-17 inches from the body
- Able to bend the torso forward more than 20 degrees and twist sideways
- Able to squat for 30 seconds
- Able to lift 50 lbs (male) or 35 lbs (female) from knee height to waist level
- Able to push/pull 40 lbs. from a standstill
- Be able to stand and walk intermittently for 4 hrs or more per day
- Able to flex the back>20 degrees and hold for 10 seconds
- Able to extend the back and hold for 10 seconds
- Able to laterally bend the back and hold for 10 seconds
- Able to twist the trunk and hold for 10 seconds
- Able to kneel on either left or right knee
- Able to carry a 20lbs weight over a distance of 25ft
- Must wear protective equipment, as appropriate
- Annual Joint Commission mandatory
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