What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Days position at Mohawk Valley Health System?
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist
- Observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff
- Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation
- Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients
- Assists with formulation of a teaching plan
- Coordinates and assists with patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met
- Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department and accurately reflects condition/status of the patient
- Keeps patient schedule board or book current
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
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Graduate of an accredited college of physical therapist assistant program
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Possess a certification from the State of New York
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 98822
Department PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRU
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.2
Work Schedule
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $22 - $28 per hour
Salary : $22 - $28