Assistant-Physical Therapist

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Huntingdon
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Assistant-Physical Therapist Job Code: 21766 FLSA Status Job Family: REHAB Job Description Title: Assistant-Physical Therapist Job Summary Delivers therapeutic physical therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities - Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist. - Participates in discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. - Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. - Contributes to the development of staff and students including the assessment of the daily workload. - Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required: Entry Level. Preferred/Desired Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description: Computer Literacy Minimum Required: Basic Skills Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required: PTA; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination: No Near Vision: Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception Hearing Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other

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