Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

Unity-Hospital-of-Rochester; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY seeks a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to support physician-ordered occupational therapy services under a NYS-licensed PT. You will document care, participate in discharge planning, and provide gait and transfer training to patients in acute care.

The role requires an AS in Physical Therapy Assistant, NYS PTA license, and strong communication and computer skills. Per diem schedule includes day shifts with some weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• AS degree from an accredited PTA program is required.
• NYS PTA licensure is mandatory.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and documents PTA-assisted therapy as ordered, including patient notes and discharge planning.
• Provides PT gait and ambulation training and instruction in use of assistive devices.
• Coordinates scheduling with the team and adapts to census changes.
• Contributes to discharge planning and patient/family teaching.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Education

AS: Physical Therapy

NYS PTA licensure

Job description

SUMMARYUnder the direction of a NYS-licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides and documents physician-ordered occupational therapy services. The PTA provides superior customer service by modeling the Unity Brand Promise and Core Values.STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626DEPARTMENT: Acute CareSCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts (8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Weekend requirement: one weekend shift per monthRESPONSIBILITIESWithin standards of practice established for a PTA, completes and documents (within agency standards) related to patient care, including visit notes, renewal orders, and verbal orders. Includes progress or lack of goal achievement in all charting.Implements treatment programs individualized to meet patient needs and discharge plans: issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment. Confers with therapist directly, physician, and/or interdisciplinary team members regarding patient response to therapy and any concerns.Provides PT gait and ambulation training. Instructs in the use of assistive devices.Provides instruction in safe transfer using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.Participates in discharge planning and provides timely and adequate patient and family teaching to facilitate the discharge plan.Coordinates patient schedule with team members and readily and effectively adjusts the schedule to meet changes in census and patient needs.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.Reads, writes, and speaks EnglishMust demonstrate computer proficiency.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Current NYS PT Assistant licensure requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSNoneEDUCATION:AS: Physical Therapy (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$22.60 - $32.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14626The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.