The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA may, in accordance with New York State Laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by the physical therapist
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Duties/Responsibilities
Instruct, motivate. safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercise or functional activities. Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes
Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicate with and instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, when required, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements
Secure patient onto or into therapy equipment
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound
Measures patients range-of-motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches
Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent customer service and patient care skills
Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology
Education And License Requirements
Associate degree or certification from physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and relevant clinical experience
MUST be licensed in New York State to practice as a physical therapy assistant
Physical Requirements
Fit to stand for prolonged periods of time when required
Fit to perform patient lifting, pushing, transferring to/from one area to the other
Fit to perform frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
JOB TYPE
Full-time and Part-time
SALARY
$31.00-34.00 per hour
Benefits
401K
Dental insurance
Medical insurance
Vision
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
CEUs
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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