Full Time - Physical Therapist Assistant

Northwell Health; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in administering physical therapy care programs and monitor a patient’s progress under supervision. You will maintain medical records and ensure coordinated care with the Physical Therapist and other health personnel.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree, and current NY State PTA license or a limited outpatient permit. 3.1–3 years of relevant experience is expected, with potential for specialized certifications as

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State, required.
• Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State, required (outpatient only).
• Specialized certifications, as needed.
• 3.1-3 Years Of Relevant Experience, Required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care according to prescribed plan, under supervision.
• Submits required documentation per department policies.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries for assigned patients.
• Responds to department emergency procedures for patient safety.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings pertaining to patient welfare and management.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

NY State PTA license

Limited permit for outpatient NYS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• 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

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State, required.

OR

Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).

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).