SALARY: $1408.00 to $1710.40 bi-weekly (approximately $3050-$3705 per month)

FILING PERIOD: Continuous

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBA

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The Physical Therapist Assistant, under general supervision, assists in providing physical therapy treatment for a variety of disabling conditions. An employee in this para-professional class works under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to provide treatment for patients with physically disabling conditions, injuries and diseases; utilizing proper techniques and safety precautions, administers therapeutic treatment to patients within the treatment programs established by a licensed physical therapist, including: passive, active, assistive and resistive exercises, muscle re-education, and mobility training; treatments utilizing devices such as weight machines, parallel bars, walking devices and steps; therapeutic modality programs including heat, cold, whirlpool, traction, and electrical stimulation; observes and records the reaction of patients to treatment and, within the scope of the established treatment plan, may adjust the treatment to the needs of individual patient; reports patient reactions and changes to the licensed physical therapist ; maintains accurate records of patient treatments, including a description of treatment given; assists in gathering patient assessment data; may contribute to the intervention plan and re-assessment process; assists in instructing patients with home exercise programs and equipment utilization; works effectively with therapists, nurses, physicians and other staff; cooperates with health, educational and community organizations in implementing therapy programs for patients; attends staff meetings and patient/family conferences as assigned; participates in in-service education and staff development classes; may maintain treatment areas and supplies; may adjust and make minor repairs to equipment.

Licenses and Certificates: Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State of California, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Physical Therapy Examining Committee. (COPY OF LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED)

Knowledge of: The principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in physical therapy; basic principles of anatomy and physiology; safe methods of positioning patients for treatment; body mechanics and safety procedures; possible hazards to patients during treatment and of necessary precautionary and remedial measures.

Ability to: Demonstrate to patients and others, acceptable therapeutic techniques utilized in a wide variety of physical therapies; understand, interpret and adapt a licensed therapist’s written or oral directions regarding physical therapy treatment plans; maintain records of treatments administered; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, coworkers and a variety of medical-professional staff, maintain excellent customer relations; perform essential physical/mental requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation including, but not limited to: standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and transferring heavy patients who may require maximum assistance.