Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant - Fresh Meadows

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Career Site is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in New York to administer direct patient care under physician prescriptions and to maintain accurate progress notes and discharge summaries for each patient.

Applicants must hold an Associate’s Degree, a New York State PTA license, and have 1–3 years of relevant experience; the role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Active New York State license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care per physician prescription or other authorized practitioner guidance.
• Submits required documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries for assigned patients.
• Responds to department emergency procedures to ensure patient safety and care when needed.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and related activities.
• May attend family meetings or conferences regarding patient welfare and management.
• Performs related duties; all essential functions noted under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education

Associate's Degree

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, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 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).