Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Assists in administering physical therapy care programs; monitors and communicates patient’s progress to Physical Therapist and other medical/ allied health personnel. Maintains medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
• 2.Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• 3.Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
• 4.Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
• 5.Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• 6.May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• 7.Performs related duties as required.
• All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

1.Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. 2.Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 3.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).