Requisition Number 09-10247
Description Carries out treatment, implementation and documentation of patient status for home health patients under the direction of the registered physical therapist (RPT) according to physician's orders.
RequirementsOn or before December 31, 2009, are licensed, registered or certified as a PTA and met one of the two following requirements:
1. Is licensed or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing; or
2. In states that have no licensure or other regulations, or where licensure does not apply, PTAs have:
-graduated on or before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the APTA or CAPTE; and
-effective January 1, 2010, those PTAs must have both graduated from a CAPTE approved curriculum and passed a national examination for PTAs;
PTAs may also qualify if they are licensed, registered or certified as a PTA, if applicable and meet requirements in effect before January 1, 2008, that is, they have graduated before January 1, 2008, from a 2 year college level program approve by the APTA; or on or before December 31, 1977, they were licensed or qualified as a PTA and passed a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
Beginning January 1, 2010, a qualified PTA is a person who is licensed as a PTA by the state in which practicing, and graduated from an approved curriculum for PTAs, and passed a national examination for PTAs
Current CPR certification.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
State Specific Florida: The physical therapist assistant shall be currently licensed in the state, pursuant to Chapter 485, F.S., with at least 1 year of experience under the supervision of licensed physical therapist.
Louisiana specific requirement:
Must be supervised by a Physical Therapist.
Virginia Specific
The physical therapy assistant shall be currently licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and shall practice under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
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