Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Department: Therapy-Long Term Care

Location: Park Ridge LC & Wegman Family Cottages 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY

Hours per week: Per Diem

Schedule: Monday-Friday-Hours Vary-6-8 hour shifts, some flexibility with start and stop times.

Job Profile Summary

Position Summary:
Under the direction of a NYS licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides and documents physician ordered occupational therapy services. The PTA provides superior customer service by modeling the Unity Brand Promise and Core Values.

Key Responsibilities:
Within standards of practice established for a PTA, completes and documents (within agency standard) related to patient care including visits notes, renewal orders and verbal orders. Includes progress or lack of goal achievement in all charting.
Implements treatment programs individualized to meet patient needs and discharge plans: issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment. Confers with therapist directly, physician and/or interdisciplinary team members regarding patient response to therapy and any concerns.
Provides PT gait and ambulation training. Instructs in the use of assistive devices.
Provides instruction in safe transfer using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
Participates in discharge planning, provides timely and adequate patient and family teaching to facilitate discharge plan.
Communicates regularly with Physical Therapist who oversees patient’s plan of care.
Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, patient needs.
Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental inservices, etc.
Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members including goals, procedures, progress, etc. as appropriate.
Displays the capacity for motivating others. Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others. Correctly interprets and responds to non-verbal behavior of others
HHCS Only: Evaluates home environment for changes needed to increase patient’s independence. Recommends equipment and assistive devices (ramps, bathroom aides, other adaptive equipment) as appropriate.
HHCS Only: Maintains required agency visit productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree from an accredited PhysicalTherapy Assistant program.
HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a PTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for PTA or OTA exam.
Reads, writes and speaks English.
Must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

EDUCATION:

AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$32.00 - $32.00Rochester14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.