Outpatient PT Assistant — Flexible Days in Ithaca

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Town of Ithaca (NY); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient care in Ithaca, NY. The role operates onsite with a schedule that may include days/evenings and occasional weekends, under PT supervision.

You will support PT-directed treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document responses in the EMR. Prior outpatient experience is preferred, and licensure or eligibility in NY is required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree.
• Current NY PTA license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Complete yearly safety in-services and HealthStream trainings.
• Outpatient experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Aufgaben

• Provides skilled physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Assists with implementing individualized treatment plans to meet patient goals.
• Instructs and assists with therapeutic exercises and gait/balance activities.
• Safely assists with devices such as crutches, walkers, and canes.
• Administers modalities under PT direction (heat/cold, ultrasound, E-stim).
• Performs activities within PTA scope under supervision and documents patient response.
• Communicates progress to the PT and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning and reinforces home exercise programs.
• Educates patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and home continuation.
• Documents care, responses, and charges in the EMR; ensures policy compliance.

Kenntnisse

Problem solving

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Compassionate care

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in PTA

Jobbeschreibung

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient care in Ithaca, NY. The role operates onsite with a schedule that may include days/evenings and occasional weekends, under PT supervision.

You will support PT-directed treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document responses in the EMR. Prior outpatient experience is preferred, and licensure or eligibility in NY is required.