Physical Therapy Assistant-Physical Therapy, Full-Time Days

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

2d•$68,931 - $81,931•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant treats inpatients under the supervision of a New York State-licensed Physical Therapist and follows the treatment plan established by the primary therapist. The role uses physical therapy modalities, with an emphasis on therapeutic exercise, transfers, balance, and gait training. The assistant documents treatment, patient responses, and education regarding disease processes, and contributes to safe, effective patient care and department activities. The position also involves maintaining professional and respectful interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and other customers; protecting privacy and confidentiality; explaining procedures; and adapting schedules to accommodate patient and facility needs. The assistant contributes to documentation, quality improvement, departmental planning, and ongoing professional development. The role is full-time, day shift, at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk. The posted annual salary range is $68,931.45–$81,931.20. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

Completion of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum with an Associate Degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
New York State Education Department Certificate Number.
Current New York State Physical Therapy Assistant registration.
Required license: Physical Therapy Assistant.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 75% of work time and lift and turn patients.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work time.
Demonstrated professional behavior during interactions with others.

Responsibilities

Treat inpatients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and follow the primary therapist's treatment plan.
Observe, record, and report patients' conditions, reactions, and responses to assigned duties.
Document treatment, patient responses, progress notes, screening examinations, discharge planning, family conferences, communications with other healthcare professionals, and patient or family education in the required records and formats.
Assist with supervision of the Rehabilitation Aide and PSA.
Follow department policies, procedures, safety precautions, and established guidelines for delivering physical therapy services.
Check equipment and devices before patient use.
Participate in departmental meetings, Performance Assessment and Improvement activities, quality-of-service activities, and program planning and development.
Provide lectures and demonstrations to hospital staff and the general public as requested.
Explain treatment procedures to patients and family members, maintain patient privacy and confidentiality, and provide respectful, compassionate customer service.
Maintain knowledge of current physical therapy trends and techniques through conferences, seminars, reading, and inter- and intra-departmental instruction.
Promote the physical therapy profession, develop new projects and services, and implement plans for self-improvement.