Physical Therapy Aide

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 41,198 - 54,254; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, NY seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to assist the physical therapy team with routine tasks under supervision. The role offers on-site duties within the hospital's therapy department and requires on-the-job training.

The position is non-technical, with responsibilities focused on supporting therapists, assisting patients, and performing standard helper tasks as required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of paid experience in a patient-contact field in a physical therapy setting.
• 2 years of paid experience in direct patient care in a rehabilitative setting.
• Associate degree or 60 credits in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine duties under the supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Support patient care and rehabilitation activities as directed.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in PT/OT/ Rehab Therapy

60 credit hours in PT/OT or Rehab Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapy Aide

Location: Rochester, NY

Agency/Dept.: Monroe Community Hospital

Salary: $41,198 - $54,254 annually

Description of Duties

This is a non‑technical position involving responsibility for the performance of a variety of routine housekeeping and helper tasks in the physical therapy department of a health care facility. The work is performed under the instruction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist and/or a Physical Therapy Assistant. Employees of this class receive on‑the‑job training in routine physical therapy related duties and procedures. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of full‑time or its part‑time equivalent paid experience in a patient contact field in a physical therapy setting; OR,
• Two (2) years of full‑time or its part‑time equivalent paid experience in direct patient care (such as Nursing Assistant, Nurses Aide, etc.) in a rehabilitative setting.
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Therapy; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

Note: Post high school education in physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy, human services or closely related health care field may substitute for the six (6) months of experience.