Physical Therapy Assistant

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.

Qualifications

• NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Automobile in good working order and auto insurance in the amount specified by VNSW.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of HCHB Clinical Software preferred.
• MUST MAINTAIN CEU REQUIREMENTS.
• Professional Liability Insurance in the amount specified by VNSW.

Pay

Salary Range $72,000 to $79,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Pension
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Short and Long term disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15k per year!