Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a NYS-licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides and documents physician-ordered occupational therapy services. The PTA provides superior customer service by modeling the Unity Brand Promise and Core Values.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English
• Must demonstrate computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents (within agency standards) related to patient care, including visit notes, renewal orders, and verbal orders.
• Includes progress or lack of goal achievement in all charting.
• Implements treatment programs individualized to meet patient needs and discharge plans: issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment.
• Confers with therapist directly, physician, and/or interdisciplinary team members regarding patient response to therapy and any concerns.
• Provides PT gait and ambulation training.
• Instructs in the use of assistive devices.
• Provides instruction in safe transfer using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
• Participates in discharge planning and provides timely and adequate patient and family teaching to facilitate the discharge plan.
• Coordinates patient schedule with team members and readily and effectively adjusts the schedule to meet changes in census and patient needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree