Physical Therapy Assistant

Visiting Nurse Services Westchester•City of White Plains, NY

11d•$72,000 - $79,000•Remote

About The Position

Visiting Nurse Service Westchester, established in 1901, is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Care, availability in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam or Dutchess counties. As a "destination employer", VNS Westchester is a company that is widely considered a highly desirable place to work, where people actively seek out employment opportunities due to its reputation for career growth, positive work culture, competitive benefits, and strong brand image, essentially making it a "dream company" within the industry for potential employees to aspire to join and stay at long-term.

Requirements

NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience.
Automobile in good working order and auto insurance in the amount specified by VNSW.
Valid driver’s license.
Must maintain CEU requirements.
Professional Liability Insurance in the amount specified by VNSW.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.
Knowledge of HCHB Clinical Software preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to treat the medical/surgical condition through the use of accepted physical therapy modalities as assigned by the physical therapist.
Instructs the patient/family and home health aide (and others) in the home exercise program and other aspects of patient care as directed by the physical therapist and documents the response to instruction.
Provides written home exercise program to patient (and others) as needed and also provides a copy for the patient’s record.
Continually monitors the patient's condition and promptly reports any changes to the physical therapist and clinical manager
Documents all clinical visits and patient's response to therapy interventions in the EMR.
Submits completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies.
Participates in patient care conferences.