Physical Therapist Assistant - Warren & Washington Co.

Essential Functions

• Treat patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible.
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Write clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record.
• Attend Physical Therapy staff meetings, conduct in-service presentations and case conferences.
• Perform an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicate regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program.
• Communicate regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case.
• Instruct patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current, valid PTA license issued by NYS Department of Education required.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Work Environment

• The PTA is primarily a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.
• The working conditions are classified as medium work: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Repetitive motion

EEO/AA

Equal Opportunity/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran