Penn State Job Catalog

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Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Assistant supports a variety of activities relating to physical therapy and/or clinical research including proper performance of assessments, examinations and treatments, accurate client education, and proper use of consultations based on managers recommendations for client; serve as a resource for internal and external customers; provide sound interpretation and application of professional standards of practice and overall adherence to policies, procedures and protocols; position also plays a role in orienting and supervising student volunteers and interns.

• Provide treatment to a wide variety of patient types in utilizing appropriate modalities and exercise
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• Confer with physical therapy staff/medical team and discuss modification/coordination of treatment plans
• Give input to senior level staff of potential changes to improve various work unit activities
• Assist with proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment; ensure safety standards are met
• Document and maintain all patient care activities and note any changes to patient plan of care
• May schedule and train student volunteers, interns, as well as assist with their supervision

Level:

– Intermediate Support

Base Description:

– Completes administrative activities and tasks of a technical or functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May provide basic direction to lower level support staff

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Handles routine financial transactions
– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of institutional policies and procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials that may be intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00