Physical Therapy Assistant

Byrne Dairy; Town of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Byrne Dairy in Town of Camillus, NY is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our Physical Therapists and provide hands-on, patient-centered care aimed at regaining strength, mobility, and confidence.

The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, maintain patient records, communicate with the care team, and contribute to a collaborative, balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current New York State PTA license.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of PTA experience or a relevant internship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’ treatment plan.
• Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
• Records daily treatment notes, portions of monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and completely.
• Maintain patient records confidentially.
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.
• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patient, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

New York State PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with great team camaraderie and a strong focus on work-life balance. Work alongside our Physical Therapists to provide hands‑on, patient‑centered care while helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Supervises and aids in direct patient care and related activities as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy treatments according to the physical therapists’ treatment plan;
• Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans;
• Records daily treatment notes, portions of monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and completely;
• Maintain patient records confidentially;
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner;
• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patient, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program;
• Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant license;
• CPR certification required;
• One year as a Physical Therapy Assistant or comparable internship;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management