Inpatient PT Assistant - Day Shift

NYU Langone Health System; Village of Patchogue (NY); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join the Physical Therapy team in inpatient care. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a New York State licensed Physical Therapist, document daily treatment and patient education, and apply modalities focused on therex, transfers, balance, and gait training.

Responsibilities include maintaining progress notes, participating in departmental meetings, and promoting infection control and patient safety.

Formación

• Completion of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum with an Associate Degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• New York State Education Department Certificate Number.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy Assistant registration.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 75% of work time, and lift and turn patients.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work time.
• Demonstrates professional behavior during interaction with others.

Responsabilidades

• Works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Follows treatment plan as outlined by primary physical therapist.
• Observes, records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and response to assigned duties.
• Assists with supervision of the Rehabilitation Aide and PSA.
• Responsible for written progress notes on patients assigned.
• Takes an active role in Physical Therapy Departmental meetings.
• Follows established Policies and Procedures and safety precautions in the use of all modalities.
• Checks equipment and devices prior to patient usage.
• Lectures and demonstrations for hospital staff and general public as requested.
• Participates in Departmental Performance Assessment & Improvement activity.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in Infection Control, employee health, patient rights, fire and safety and quality assessment.

Educación

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

New York State PTA registration

New York State Education Department Certificate

Descripción del empleo

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join the Physical Therapy team in inpatient care. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a New York State licensed Physical Therapist, document daily treatment and patient education, and apply modalities focused on therex, transfers, balance, and gait training.

Responsibilities include maintaining progress notes, participating in departmental meetings, and promoting infection control and patient safety.