Physical Therapy Assistant-PD

Catholic Health; Village of Flower Hill (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center, part of Catholic Health, is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to provide acute care services to cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.

License in NY required; completion of a 2-year PTA program (NYS-registered or CAPTE/APTA-accredited); strong communication skills; 1-2 years inpatient experience preferred; BLS within 60 days of hire; base pay $44.72/hr plus

Qualifications

• NYS PTA license/registration required.
• Two-year PTA program; NYS registered or CAPTE/APTA-accredited.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 1–2 years inpatient experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Physical Therapy treatments of patients
• Education of patients and family members
• Work with an interdisciplinary team for individualized care and transition planning

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year PTA program (NYS registered or CAPTE/APTA accredited)

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized byU.S. News & World Reportas a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery,U.S. Newsrates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSNPRISM Awards and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Job Details

The Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant provides acute care services to cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patients as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Physical Therapy treatments of patients
• Education of patients and family members
• Work with an interdisciplinary team for individualized care and transition planning

Requirements

• NYS Physical Therapist Assistant license/registration required
• Completed a two-year college program for physical therapist assistants. The program must be a New York State Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Program or CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• 1-2 years of inpatient experience preferred
• BLS required within 60 days of hire

Salary Range

USD $44.72 - USD $44.72 /Hr.

This range serves as a good-faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.