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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health

#Rehabilitation #Documentation #Patient Care #Healthcare #Physical Therapy #Discharge Planning #Quality Improvement #New York State License #Clinical Practice

Quick overview

Administers physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a physical therapist to restore patient function and relieve pain. Documents patient progress, provides patient education, and assists with discharge planning and insurance authorizations.

Requirements summary

Requires a two-year college degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant and a valid New York State license. Candidates must have at least 3 months of experience gained through educational fieldwork.

associate degreeDocumentationCommunication skillsRehabilitationPatient educationClinical practiceDischarge planningQuality improvement

Job description

Job Profile Summary Under the guidance of the physical therapist, administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain & prevent disability.
Adhere to the professional standards of GH and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
JOB TITLE: Physical Therapy Assistant STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: St.
Lawrence-Massena Hospital - 269 Andrews St., Massena, NY DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy Rehab SCHEDULE: Varies, Day shift, 8-hr. shifts; flexible between 7 am - 5 pm; Monday - Friday RESPONSIBILITIES Administers patient treatment plan involving application of physical therapy techniques and modalities as indicated and under the supervision of the physical therapist.
Monitors response and progress to update and discuss modifications to the treatment plan with the physical therapist in order to meet patient goals.
Provides for audiology screening services.
Instructs patients and family members/caregivers in physical therapy procedures and self-care techniques.
Directs the care that is provided by the physical therapy assistant by providing oversight.
Assists with discharge planning and documentation to provide discharge instructions and maintain post-discharge continuity of care.
Documents additional information that is not obtained during evaluation and treatment sessions.
Document and record the effects of treatments, response, and progress.
Incorporates quality improvement strategies in clinical practice.
Participates in professional education, training, and development.
Consults with the physical therapist, physician, and other health care personnel regarding treatments.
Assists in tracking, obtaining insurance authorizations, scripts as needed, scheduling, and registering patients, and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Two-year college degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
3 months of experience derived through educational fieldwork Excellent communication skills Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State License required UNION: CSEA (MH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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.
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 employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE: $27.75 - $39.82 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.
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St.
Lawrence County, and beyond.
The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.
It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

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