Physical Therapy Assistant (Per diem, as needed)

rrhs; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health System in Rochester, NY seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include documenting care, implementing individualized treatment plans, gait training, safe transfers, and discharge teaching, while coordinating with the therapy team.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance and NYS PTA licensure, with potential acute care or rehab experience; strong communication and computer skills are

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents patient care within agency standards, including visit notes and orders.
• Implements individualized treatment programs and guides adaptive equipment use.
• Provides gait, ambulation training and assistive device instruction.
• Teaches safe transfers with proper body mechanics.
• Contributes to discharge planning with patient/family teaching.
• Regularly communicates with the supervising Physical Therapist about plan of care.
• Schedules patients with the team and adapts to census changes.
• Maintains professional growth through ongoing education and in-services.

Skills

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

Minimum 2 years post-graduate PTA experience (acute care/rehab)

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Department: Therapies- PRLC Rehabilitation

Location: 1465 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week: Per diem, as needed

Schedule: Variable schedule, 6 hour shifts

Key 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.
• Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist who oversees the patient's plan of care.
• Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, patient needs.
• Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, etc.
• Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members, including goals, procedures, progress, etc., as appropriate.
• Displays the capacity for motivating others. Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others. Correctly interprets and responds to the non-verbal behavior of others.
• HHCS Only: Evaluates home environment for changes needed to increase the patient's independence. Recommends equipment and assistive devices (ramps, bathroom aides, other adaptive equipment) as appropriate.
• HHCS Only: Maintains required agency visit productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a PTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• Must demonstrate computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills:

• Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirimate Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

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:

• $32.00 - $32.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The 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.