Physical Therapist Assistant-Glen Head

Northwell Health; Village of Westbury (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwell seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support physical therapy care programs in NY. You will assist in patient care, document progress, and maintain medical records under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree or equivalent, NY PTA license, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Some outpatient settings may require a limited permit. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State required.
• Limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State (outpatient settings only) may apply.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsabilités

• Assists in administering physical therapy care programs and communicates patient progress.
• Maintains medical records for each patient.
• Administers direct patient care as prescribed by physicians or State-authorized practitioners.
• Submits required documentation per department policies and procedures.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Responds to department emergency procedures for patient safety.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings pertaining to patient welfare and management.
• Performs related duties; essential functions under ADA.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

Associate's Degree or equivalent

New York PTA license

Limited permit for outpatient in NY

Description du poste

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.
• 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.
• 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).