Physical Therapy Assistant

Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with great team camaraderie and a strong focus on work-life balance. Work alongside our Physical Therapists to provide hands-on, patient-centered care while helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Supervises and aids in direct patient care and related activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’ treatment plan;
• Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans;
• Records daily treatment notes, portions of monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and completely;
• Maintain patient records confidentially;
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner;
• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patient, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program;
• Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant license;
• CPR certification required;
• One year as a Physical Therapy Assistant or comparable internship;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management