Job description

The Physical Therapy Assistant's (PTA) overall responsibility is to manage the care of the resident/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The PTA participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the resident/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.

Job Responsibilities
1.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
2.Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
3.Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
5.Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
6.Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by supervisor.
7.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
9.Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
10.Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
11.Supervise junior PTA staff members or students in compliance with State PT Board regulations and requirements.
12.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
13.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
14.Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
15.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
16.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
17.Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
18.Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
19.Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newburgh, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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