Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Physical Therapy Outpatient (Quaker Road)
About The Position
The primary focus of the physical therapist assistant is to provide direct Physical Therapy to patients according to an evaluation and treatment plan established by a primary physical therapist. The PTA will provide therapy for patients of all ages consistent with clinical guidelines and protocols according to the PT treatment plan outlined by a Physical Therapist. The role involves monitoring and modifying the treatment plan and goals as indicated by treatment response, monitoring equipment use and safety, and recording patient charges. The PTA will consistently provide education to patients and families regarding their condition/treatment in conjunction with other team members, and effectively document and communicate treatment progress. The PTA will adjust goals and treatment after conferring with the Physical Therapist and supervise PTA students, aides, and volunteers as delegated. Responsibilities also include preparation and cleaning of treatment areas and maintaining equipment, participating in program planning and development for the department, interdisciplinary promotional activities, and orientation of new staff. Additionally, the PTA may train or mentor new and existing staff in daily operations or special techniques for patient care as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in physical therapy from a NYS Department of Education accredited program or APTA accredited program
- NYS license as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Valid driver’s license
- Current CPR certification
- Demonstrates a passion for the profession and seeks opportunities to improve skills and abilities
- Recognizes and respects individual differences in others and fosters a positive work environment for patients and coworkers
- Works collaboratively with others to reach a common goal and values the importance of teamwork
- Accepts and is open minded to new approaches and changes
- Able to problem solve independently and is innovative in creating solutions
- Promotes a culture of appreciation and recognition for the contribution of others
- Responds and acts appropriately to confrontational situations
- Offers and receives constructive feedback
- Fluent with using a computer and familiar with basic office software
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy for patients of all ages consistent with clinical guidelines and protocols according to the PT treatment plan outlined by a Physical Therapist.
- Monitor and modify the treatment plan and goals as indicated by treatment response.
- Monitor equipment use and safety.
- Record patient charges.
- Consistently provide education to patient and families regarding their condition/treatment in conjunction with other team members.
- Effectively document and communicate treatment progress.
- Adjust goals and treatment after conferring with Physical Therapist.
- Supervise PTA students, aides and volunteers as delegated.
- Preparation and cleaning of treatment areas and maintaining equipment including therapy pools.
- Participate in program planning and development for the department, interdisciplinary promotional activities and orientation of new staff.
- Train or mentor new and existing staff in daily operations or special techniques for patient care as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
