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Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health - CareResource Hawaii

Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health - CareResource Hawaii

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, IncCare Resource Hawaii - Oahu
12 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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.
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