Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

SUMMARY

Under the direction of an 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

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd Rochester NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day Shift/Weekends (at least two shifts per month) 8-hr shifts 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

• Required Licensure / Certification Skills:Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required.

• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam.

• Reads writes and speaks English.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

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.