Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY • 1h ago

Unity Hospital

Part time

REQ_240465

SUMMARY

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.

STATUS: Per Diem

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

DEPARTMENT: Acute Care

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

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. ?

Reads, writes, and speaks English

Must demonstrate computer proficiency.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

EDUCATION:

AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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:

$22.60 - $32.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

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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