Physical Therapist Assistant

• Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist;
• Report patient response to treatment and changes in patient’s functional status to the physical therapist;
• Monitor patient's progress and consult with physical therapist to modify treatment plans;
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare written patient progress reports;
• Assist in gathering patient assessment data;
• Attend clinics, case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training;
• Assist in evaluating for and ordering durable medical equipment and orthotics and instruct patients and caregivers in its use;
• Participate in the IEP process and represent the Medical Therapy Program;
• Consult with patient's caregivers and any other agencies involved in the care of assigned patients;
• Maintains treatment areas, equipment and supplies in a clean, safe, and organized condition; may adjust and make minor repairs to equipment;
• Performs other related duties.

• Demonstrate to patients and others, acceptable therapeutic techniques utilized in a wide variety of physical therapies; 
• Follow, understand, and implement a licensed therapist’s written or oral directions regarding physical therapy treatment plans;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; 
• Motivate patients;
• Utilize computers and standard office automation equipment; 
• Complete accurate medical records and/or charts; prepare reports;
• Physical stamina to assist patients with mobility and exercise activities.

• 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 necessary precautionary and remedial measures;
• Basic medical record keeping; basic computer operations, including pertinent software.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

•  Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent. 

• Possess and maintain a current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBOC)
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; depending on the nature of assignment.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. 
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community and Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

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