Physical Therapist Asst - Inpatient

EDUCATION:
Required: Associate's degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: No experience required.

Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting, preferably an oncology setting.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Required: Current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires:

Working in Office Environment: Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic): Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues: Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals: Yes
Exposure to radiation: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent:
Never - 0%
Occasionally - 1-33%
Frequently - 34-66%
Continuously - 67-100%

Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Lifting/Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs - Frequently
10 lbs to 50 lbs - Frequently
More than 50 lbs - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling:
Up to 10 lbs - Frequently
10 lbs to 50 lbs - Frequently
More than 50 lbs - Occasionally
Use computer/keyboard - Continuously

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