Physical Therapy Assistant

The Arc - Jefferson & St. Lawrence; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy interventions for children and adults under the supervision of a registered physical therapist.

Responsibilities include documenting services for Medicaid reimbursement, attending meetings as requested by supervisors, and participating in in-services. Requires NY licensure and a two-year PTA program; travel may be required between sites.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant or completion of a two-year college program.
• Licensed and registered by New York State.
• Clinical experience with children and adults with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention to support goals established in the plan of care under the supervision of a registered physical therapist.
• Complete daily documentation efficiently, accurately and contemporaneously in compliance with Medicaid standards for reimbursement.
• Ongoing consultation with supervising physical therapist to assist with accurate documentation of progress and/or regression.
• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, act as a resource to assist with training which could include the proper use of adaptive equipment, safe patient handling, proper lifting techniques, wheelchair repair/management, etc.
• Under the supervision of a registered physical therapist, assist in adaptive equipment management and repair.

Job description

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Flexible to the needs of the program – 40 hours a week

Qualifications

Associates degree in/or completion of two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistant; licensed and registered by New York State; clinical experience with children and adults with developmental disabilities preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective

Provide physical therapy intervention to children and adults with identified impairments under the supervision of a registered physical therapist. Document the delivery of physical therapy intervention in a manner that will achieve reimbursement from funding sources. Attend and participate in meetings as requested by your supervisor and/or program administrators to act as a professional resource and advocate for the children and or adults supported. Conduct in services as requested by supervisor and/or program administrator.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide intervention to support goals established in the plan of care under the supervision of a registered physical therapist.
2. Complete daily documentation efficiently, accurately and contemporaneously in compliance with Medicaid standards for reimbursement.
3. Ongoing consultation with supervising physical therapist to assist with accurate documentation of progress and/or regression.
4. Under the supervision of the physical therapist, act as a resource to assist with training which could include but not limited to the proper use of adaptive equipment, safe patient handling, proper lifting techniques, wheelchair repair/management, etc.
5. Under the supervision of a registered physical therapist, assist in adaptive equipment management and repair.

Competencies

• Exhibit ethical and professional conduct at all times
• Excellent time management, organizational, communication and training skills
• Protect and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Detail oriented
• Proficient use of multiple computer programs
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities

Travel

Travel may be required site to site.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and provides services in therapy rooms at sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.