Physical Therapy Asst-Long Term Care (Per Diem, Hours vary)

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support long-term care therapy services in Rochester, NY. The role involves documenting care, implementing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with therapists to monitor patient progress.

The PTA will assist with gait training, device instruction and safe transfers, participate in discharge planning, and educate patients and families. Per diem schedule and on-site duties at the Rochester campus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate PTA experience in acute care or rehabilitation.
• Current NYS PTA licensure required.
• Reads, writes and speaks English; proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Document patient care notes, renew orders, and progress in charting per standards.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and instruct adaptive equipment use.
• Communicate with therapist, physician and team about patient response.
• Provide gait training, assistive device instruction and safe transfer guidance.
• Assist with discharge planning and family education.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

AS: Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Department: Therapy-Long Term Care

Location: Park Ridge LC & Wegman Family Cottages 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY

Hours per week: Per Diem

Schedule: Monday-Friday-Hours Vary-6-8 hour shifts, some flexibility with start and stop times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Within standards of practice established for a PTA, completes and documents (within agency standard) related to patient care including visits 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, provides timely and adequate patient and family teaching to facilitate discharge plan.
• Communicates regularly with Physical Therapist who oversees 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 inservices, 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 non-verbal behavior of others.
• Evaluates home environment for changes needed to increase patient’s independence.
• Recommends equipment and assistive devices (ramps, bathroom aides, other adaptive equipment) as appropriate.
• Maintains required agency visit productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an accredited PhysicalTherapy Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a PTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
• Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for 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.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - NYS Office of Professions

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.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Aff... Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.