Physical Therapy Assistant - Gouverneur Hospital
Rochester Regional Health
Job Info
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
- 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.
We are seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team at Gouverneur Hospital. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and want to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your role will be integral in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our community members. Gouverneur Hospital is certified for 25 beds and services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG's, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
SCHEDULE: 8 hour variable shift
ATTRIBUTES
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Required: graduate of an accredited associate degree program, PTA
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Required: active and clear NYS PTA license
- BLS
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Required: 3 months of experience derived through educational field work required
- 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.
PAY RANGE: $26.54 - $38.08
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.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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