Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant per diem for day shifts under the supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist. You will administer therapeutic modalities, monitor patient responses, and support rehabilitation goals across a busy inpatient and outpatient setting.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and New York State certification, with a collaborative approach to care, thorough documentation, and reliable scheduling in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Possess a certification from the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy modalities as directed by the staff Physical Therapist.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effect and discuss observations with staff.
• Assess patient pain interfering with function or rehabilitation participation.
• Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients.
• Assist with formulation of a teaching plan.
• Coordinate and assist with patient care to meet needs.
• Maintain records pertinent to department operations and reflect patient condition/status.
• Keep patient schedule board/book current.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Days

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist
• Observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff
• Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation
• Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients
• Assists with formulation of a teaching plan
• Coordinates and assists with patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met
• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department and accurately reflects condition/status of the patient
• Keeps patient schedule board or book current
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited college of physical therapist assistant program

Possess a certification from the State of New York

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Pay Range $22 - $28 per hour