RPTA - Registered Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem Opportunity)

Upstate Caring Partners; Barneveld (NY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health/Dental/Vision

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Upstate Caring Partners seeks a Registered Physical Therapist Assistant to assist with participant evaluations and assessments, educate individuals and team members, and complete required documentation. The role involves coordination with other health care professionals on IPP/IEP and assisting in equipment adaptation and departmental operations.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing treatments, educating on services and injury prevention, and orienting students and new staff.

Formación

• A.A.S. degree or high school diploma plus specialized physical therapy certificate.
• Up to one year of experience.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with program participants’ evaluations and assessments.
• Plan and implement appropriate treatment and goals based on evaluations.
• Educate individuals and team members about findings and treatment plans.
• Educate on ongoing services, injury prevention, ROM, positioning and related PT areas.
• Complete required documentation per program regulations.
• Communicate with health care professionals regarding IPP/IEP.
• Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and committees.
• Orient students, volunteers, and new therapists in the program.
• Provide assessment, fabrication, modification, and repair of splints and adaptive equipment.

Conocimientos

Lifting patients

Documentation

Team communication

Education/peer training

Educación

A.A.S. degree or high school diploma plus physical therapy certificate

Descripción del empleo

The Registered Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible to assist with program participant evaluations and assessments, educate individuals and team members, complete required documentation, communicate with other health care professionals regarding the IPP/IEP, assist with departmental maintenance and supplies, participate in Agency activities, assist in orientation to the department and assist with equipment adaptation.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with program participants’ evaluations and assessments on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in planning and implementing appropriate treatment and goals based upon the evaluation.
• Educate individuals and/or team members about findings of the evaluation, established treatment plans, methods of treatment.
• Educate team members about on-going services, injury prevention, range of motion, positioning and any other areas within the scope of occupational therapy.
• Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.
• Communicate with other health care professionals relating to all aspects of the Individual Program Plan (IPP/Individual Education Plan (IEP)).
• Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.
• Assist in orienting students, volunteers, and new therapists within the program.
• Provide assessment, fabrication, modification, and repair of splints and other adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• A.A.S. Degree or High School Diploma plus Specialized Trade Certificate (Physical Therapy)
• Up to one year of experience.
• Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.

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