Physical Therapy Assistant- Livingston County

HCR Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Hcrhealth seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant in Geneseo, NY. Your role includes providing therapy services as per physician's prescription, and you'll collaborate closely with licensed Physical Therapists.

Ideal candidates must hold a current PTA license from New York and have one year of practical experience. This full-time position entails significant physical activity, including lifting and instructing patients on mobility aids.

Qualifications

• Current, valid PTA license issued by NYS Department of Education required.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients on prosthetic and assistive devices.
• Write clinical progress notes following each visit.
• Attend staff meetings and case conferences.
• Perform joint visits with Physical Therapist.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant- Livingston County

Full Time Technical Geneseo, NY, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3111

Salary Range: $24.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Role and Responsibilities

A qualified professional who provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician under the direct (but not on-site) supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Treat patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible.
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) .
• Write clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record.
• Attend Physical Therapy staff meetings, conduct in - service presentations and case conferences.
• Perform an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicate regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program.
• Communicate regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case.
• Instruct patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program .

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current, valid PTA license issued by NYS Department of Education required .
• One year of practical experience as a licensed P hysical T herap y A ssistant.

The PTA is primarily a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.

The working conditions are classified as medium work:

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Physical Requirements

The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the PTA. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:

• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Repetitive motion

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, managemen t reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be per formed as assigned.

EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran