We are hiring in Monticello, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Monticello for an exciting career as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
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Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Monticello, NY
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
Easterseals-Project Excel is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for their preschool program under the guidance of the Program Director.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administer physical therapy patient care programs, as planned with and directed by the Physical Therapist (PT) and treatment team.
- Assist the PT when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures.
- Follow established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation.
- Document patient progress, maintain charts in accordance with departmental protocols and confer regularly with the supervising PT to advance the patient’s program effectively.
- Provides written and/or illustrated home exercise program when appropriate.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education.
- Maintain accurate patient treatment records and equipment charges, and submit required statistical and billing information.
- Prepare formal progress and/or discharge summary notes (co-signed by PT) to physicians in a timely manner.
- Assist the maintenance and organization of the work area and equipment noting safety and serviceable defects.
- Provide physical therapy, directed by the treating PT, at contract sites as assigned by Clinical Coordinator.
- Exhibit good judgement in unsupervised settings.
- Maintain utilization in acceptable ranges.
- Adhere to the Department Policy and Procedure Manual and to the APTA Professional Guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Experience and Education:
- Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Registered or eligible for registry by the appropriate state board.
- Demonstrated ability to work well as a rehabilitation team member incorporating initiative, good judgement and communication skills, good health and emotional stability.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you registered or eligible for registry by the appropriate state board?
- DO you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: One location
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