Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health

2d•$32 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: 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. Status: Per Diem Department: PRLC Rehabilitation Location: Park Ridge Living Center Schedule: Varies 6-hr shifts Key Responsibilities: Within standards of practice established for a PTA, 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. Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist who oversees the patient’s plan of care. Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, patient needs. Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, etc. Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members, including goals, procedures, progress, etc., as appropriate. Displays the capacity for motivating others. Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others. Correctly interprets and responds to the non-verbal behavior of others HHCS Only: Evaluates home environment for changes needed to increase the patient’s independence. Recommends equipment and assistive devices (ramps, bathroom aides, other adaptive equipment) as appropriate. HHCS Only: Maintains required agency visit productivity. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a PTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility. Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam. Reads, writes, and speaks English. Must demonstrate computer proficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required. Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. EDUCATION: AS: Physical Therapy (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $32.00 - $32.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a PTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam.
Reads, writes, and speaks English.
Must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required.

Responsibilities

Within standards of practice established for a PTA, 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.
Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist who oversees the patient’s plan of care.
Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, patient needs.
Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, etc.
Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members, including goals, procedures, progress, etc., as appropriate.
Displays the capacity for motivating others.
Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others.
Correctly interprets and responds to the non-verbal behavior of others
Evaluates home environment for changes needed to increase the patient’s independence.
Recommends equipment and assistive devices (ramps, bathroom aides, other adaptive equipment) as appropriate.
Maintains required agency visit productivity.