Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

Assists in administering physical therapy care programs; monitors and communicates patient’s progress to physical therapist and other medical/ allied health personnel. Maintains medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
• May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.

Job Qualification

• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

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The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).