Impactful PTA: Restore Mobility & Improve Lives

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Town of Smithfield (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The PT Assistant role at Riverside Health involves carrying out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and functional goals. You will follow the plan of care, perform PTA procedures, and record progress for the supervising therapist.

This position requires an Associate Degree as a PTA (or CAPTE-approved program graduate) and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days; Virginia licensure is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• CAPTE program graduate acceptable.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
• Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
• Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

CAPTE-approved program graduate

Job description

The PT Assistant role at Riverside Health involves carrying out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and functional goals. You will follow the plan of care, perform PTA procedures, and record progress for the supervising therapist.

This position requires an Associate Degree as a PTA (or CAPTE-approved program graduate) and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days; Virginia licensure is required upon hire.