Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Massena at Rochester Regional Health in Massena, New York

Job Description:

Description




HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Same Day pay through Daily Pay
  
  

• Paid vacation & holiday pay
  
  

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing benefits
  
  

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, your ability to work collaboratively, diligently, and creatively will play an imperative role in your patients' rehabilitation successes, through compassion and patient focused care.


Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part of our mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community! Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offering exceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionate environment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.



STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: Massena Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: 8 hour day shift



ATTRIBUTES

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  Required: 3 months of experience derived through educational field work
  
  


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  Required: Two year college degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  
  


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  Required: New York State License required
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers patient treatment plan involving application of physical therapy techniques and modalities as indicated and under the supervision of the physical therapist. Monitors response and progress to update and discusses modifications to the treatment plan with the physical therapist in order to meet patient goals. Provides for audiology screening services.
  
  


• Instructs patients and family members / caregivers in physical therapy procedures and self-care techniques. Directs care that is provided by the physical therapy assistant by providing oversight. Assists with discharge planning and documentation to provide discharge instructions and maintain post-discharge continuity of care.
  
  


• Documents additional information that is not performed during evaluation and treatment sessions.
  
  


• Documents and records effects of treatments, response, and progress. Incorporates quality improvement strategies in clinical practice.
  
  


• Participates in professional education, training and development.
  
  


• Consults with the physical therapist, physician and other health care personnel regarding treatments.
  
  


• Assists in tracking, obtaining insurance authorizations, scripts as needed, scheduling and registering of patients and all other duties as assigned.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



PAY RANGE: $28.82 - $38.96

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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