Acute Care / Skilled Nursing Facility / Outpatient
Our client is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a position at a hospital in Hornell, NY.
JOB DESCRIPTION
How many hours per week? 37.5
Days- Monday-Friday
New Grads Welcome!
Job Responsibilities:
Assists the physical therapist in providing treatment procedures and related tasks designated by the physical therapist and performing routine operational functions related to the operation of the Rehabilitation Services.
Carries out program of therapeutic exercise and treatment procedures for assigned patients as selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist.
Under supervision administers physical therapy treatments and/or modalities as directed in patient's plan of care, except for specialized procedures which are outside his/her expertise.
With prior approval by the supervising physical therapist may adjust a specific treatment in accordance with changes in patient's status
Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, orthotics and prosthetic appliances and devices.
Maintains written progress notes on the patients assigned to him/her, both inpatient and outpatient.
Carries out routine operational functions, including supervision of physical therapy aide.
Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control.
Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Attends meetings as required, participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program, N.Y. State Education Certification required.
Maintain valid CPR certification.
Participates in all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance as required by the CCP Education Plan.
Education:
University - Associate's Degree/Graduate Diploma/2 Years
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