Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant - Float

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient/clinical team in New York. You will assist in administering therapy under supervision, monitor patient progress, and help maintain medical records.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Physical Therapists and other staff to provide quality care, complete documentation, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Current NY license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care per physician prescription and in outpatient settings as directed.
• Submits required documentation per department policies and procedures.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries for assigned patients.
• Responds to department emergency procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings related to patient welfare and management.
• Performs related duties; all essential functions defined under ADA.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

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

• 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.
• 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).