• Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health…

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, implements progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and the patient’s needs.

    • Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the agency.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

    • Constant: reaching above, at and below shoulders; repetitive arm/hand motion and frequent gripping of objects, lifting maximum weight of 50 pounds, carrying usual weight of 20 pounds, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force

    • Frequent: standing, walking, stooping/bending, and twisting body.

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Subjected to adverse environmental conditions like continuous exposure to blood borne pathogens.

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • Current Hawaii State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

    • Valid U.S driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.

    • Driver’s abstract or evidence of good driving record.

    • Current BLS certification.

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • Knowledge of physical therapy theory and practice to treat patients.

    • Knowledge and use of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

    • Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and the public.

    • Ability to operate various office equipment such as computers, calculator, copier facsimile, and shredder.

    • Skills in problem identification and resolution.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet