Physical Therapy Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Assistant will serve as a member of the clinical team. They will provide appropriate treatment interventions within their scope of practice. This work is performed collaboratively with and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Must maintain valid licensure and certification.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Minimum Experience: 1 year clinical/professional experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Experience working with Physical/Intellectual disabilities preferred.

Required Certification/Registration: New York State Department of Education licensure and registration. 

Hourly Rate: $32.00-$35.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains NYS licensure by completing the required CEU’s.
• Carries out medically prescribed treatments by delivering individualized therapy services to patients in accordance with their established treatment plan.
• Maintains records of Physical Therapy treatment for each program participant receiving PT services.
• Completes daily notes and treatment plans (Semi-Annual and Annual) and recommends therapeutic changes as appropriate.
• Collaborates and communicates frequently with patient’s Care Team (ie: Residence, family, other members of clinical team, day program) to ensure quality of care and carryover. This may include attending Life Plan meetings and Intake meetings.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Make adaptive equipment/DME recommendations.
• Collaborates with Article 16 Medical Director for DME/adaptive equipment prescription requests.
• Participates in in-service education and training programs. Attends Clinical Team meetings as needed.
• Has ability to utilize different frame of reference for treatment as needed (i.e.: Developmental, Neurodevelopmental, Cognitive disabilities, Sensory integration).
• Collaborates with PT regarding goal writing, treatment plan updates, treatment interventions and discharge planning.
• Is familiar with and adheres to all HIPPA related policies and procedures safeguarding the protected health information (“PHI”) of all patients.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.