Physical Therapy Assistant 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18128 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22517 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Provide physical therapy treatment to assigned patients.
BASIC FUCNTION
Perform physical therapy treatments and assist the physical therapist with tests and measurements.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
First-level class of the series. Under general supervision, assist with physical therapy treatments.
TYPICAL WORK
Prepare patient and environment for therapy; implement treatment as directed by the physical therapist;
Report changes in patients’ status to therapist;
Participate in rounds for assigned patients;
Schedule assigned patients and departmental duties;
Assist the therapist in performing patient evaluations and tests;
Write progress notes; assist in completing informational forms;
Conduct hydrotherapy treatments of patients;
Maintain a clean, safe working environment;
Maintain therapeutic equipment;
Complete charge documents for patient services;
May perform clerical duties;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program that includes patient treatment affiliation. Physical ability to move patients and equipment.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
03/23/1987: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion