Physical Therapy Assistant

Description:

As a Physical Therapy Assistant you will perform a variety of tasks under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists. You will be expected to provide a high quality of patient care by administering physical therapy care programs and monitoring and communicating patients' progress. You have the responsibility of providing an exceptional patient experience and treating patients in order to produce effective outcomes.
Responsibilities Include

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited college, required.
• Must be currently certified and registered as Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State
• Previous hospital/rehabilitation center experience preferred.
• Availability to work weekends
• Knowledge of FIM (Functional Independence Measure), strongly preferred