Physical Therapist Assistant - Warren & Washington Co.

HCR Home Care • Town of Queensbury, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician under the direct (but not on-site) supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Treats patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible. Instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.). Writes clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record. Attends Physical Therapy staff meetings, conducts in-service presentations and case conferences. Performs an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicates regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program. Communicates regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case. Instructs patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist. Other duties as assigned. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current, valid PTA license issued by NYS Department of Education required.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible.
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Write clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record.
• Attend Physical Therapy staff meetings, conduct in-service presentations and case conferences.
• Perform an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicate regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program.
• Communicate regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case.
• Instruct patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees