Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

rrhs; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY, seeks a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant to provide and document physician-ordered therapy services under a NYS-licensed PT. The role emphasizes wheelchair and patient care documentation, with a day shift and one weekend shift per month.

Qualified candidates hold an AS in Physical Therapy, NYS PTA licensure, and strong English/interpersonal skills. The position is within Acute Care and offers meaningful discharge planning involvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current NYS PTA licensure.
• Strong communication and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document patient care, including visit notes and orders per agency standards.
• Implement treatment programs and instruct in adaptive equipment; confer with therapist and team.
• Provide PT gait and ambulation training; instruct in use of assistive devices.
• Instruct safe transfer using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Coordinate patient schedule with team and adjust for census changes.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

AS in Physical Therapy

NYS PTA licensure

Job description

SUMMARY Under 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 Diem

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Acute Care

SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts (8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Weekend requirement: one weekend shift per month

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English
• Must demonstrate computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

EDUCATION:

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.

PAY RANGE:

$22.60 - $32.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

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.