PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Boise, ID (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12400+W.+Overland+Rd+Boise+ID+USA+83709) Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionJob Summary:Provides coordinated physical therapy to patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Participates in the coordination of care.RequirementsJob Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.Licensure: Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC), if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(I).Experience: One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, preferred.Skills: Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonalskills. Proof of current CPR.Transportation: Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and current and valid auto liability insurance.Environmental and Working Conditions:Works in a health care facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.Physical and Mental Effort:Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
