Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

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.

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.
• Coordinates patient schedule with team members and readily and effectively adjusts the schedule to meet changes in census and patient needs.

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.

Qualifications

• AS: Physical Therapy (Required)
• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

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.

Schedule

• Day shift, 8-hour shifts (8:00 am - 4:30 pm).
• Weekend requirement: one weekend shift per month.

Pay

The listed base pay range is $22.60 - $32.00 per hour. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.