Per-Diem PTA Inpatient

COMMUNITY WELLNESS PARTNERS•Clinton, NY

12d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Administers physical therapy to residents. This role involves assisting a registered physical therapist in providing care to patients, including instructing them in exercise programs, transfer and ambulation techniques, and monitoring their responses to therapy. The position also requires documentation, participation in team conferences, and potentially supervising physical therapy aides in the absence of a physical therapist.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed the New York State licensing exam.
A minimum of two years experience.

Responsibilities

Administers physical therapy to patients while under the supervision of and as assistant to the physical therapist.
Instructs, motivates and assists patients in performance of exercise programs, transfer and ambulation techniques.
Observes patient responses to therapy and reports orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
Reports patient responses to therapy and/or status to Home staff when necessary.
Writes progress notes on patients designated by the RPT. Notes to be co-signed by registered therapist.
Complete team conference forms and MDS+ as needed.
Attends team conference and serves as chairperson when indicated.
Provides in-service as requested.
Compiles monthly statistical data on patients visits and treatments.
Is responsible for obtaining physician orders on evaluations, filing of evaluations and record keeping of patient status.
In the absence of the physical therapist supervises all operations of the department.
Is responsible for supervision and direction of the physical therapy aides.
Performs other duties as requested.