Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Days - RNC

What’s Upstate; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

What’s Upstate is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in Utica, NY. The role involves delivering patient care under the supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist, ensuring effective therapy modalities and evaluations are conducted. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited program and hold New York certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college program required.
• State certification needed.
• Strong assessment and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Evaluate treatment effects and observe patient progress.
• Assist in patient care coordination and record maintenance.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Assessment Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited physical therapist assistant program

Certification from the State of New York

Job description

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

Licensure/Certification Requirements

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.

Job Details

Req Id 94024
Department PHYSICIAL THERAPY - SLH
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $20.53 - $26.69 Hourly