Weekend Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for weekend per diem coverage in Syracuse, NY. The role involves carrying out treatments after the initial PT evaluation, monitoring patient response, and adjusting plans as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, providing education to staff and the community, and supervising PTA SL1, PTA students, rehab therapy USTs, and volunteers within the Rehabilitation Therapies department.

Qualifications

• Associates degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant and NY licensure or eligible.
• CPR certification required by time of appointment.
• Two years eligible clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Will complete treatments per initial evaluation and monitor response to treatment.
• Complete appropriate documentation and progress notes.
• Provide in-service and community education within scope of knowledge base.
• Clinically supervise PTA SL1, PTA students, rehab therapy USTs and volunteers.

Skills

CPR certification

NY licensure eligibility

Clinical experience

Education

Associates degree - PTA

NYS License or eligible

Job description

Upstate is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for weekend per diem coverage in Syracuse, NY. The role involves carrying out treatments after the initial PT evaluation, monitoring patient response, and adjusting plans as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, providing education to staff and the community, and supervising PTA SL1, PTA students, rehab therapy USTs, and volunteers within the Rehabilitation Therapies department.