Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time

About Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center:

As a preeminent health care provider, Sitrin is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional care, and continues to seek innovative solutions to meet the medical, social, behavioral, recreational, and support needs of those it serves with respect, dignity, and fiscal responsibility. Sitrin services include comprehensive medical rehabilitation, skilled nursing and respite care, a military rehabilitation program, residential care for individuals with developmental disabilities, dental services, child care, medically-affiliated adult day health care, assisted living, and affordable housing.

Job Description:

Department: Physical Therapy

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant

Supervisor: Director of Physical Therapy

Pay Rate: $20.00-$24.00 Per Hour, Commensurate with Experience

Responsibilities/Duties:

Is able to identify patient/resident care related problems and progress and changes in status and brings them to the attention of the supervising physical therapist.

Goal oriented treatment plans are carried out as established by the supervising physical therapist.

Performs restorative/rehab programs after evaluation is completed by physical therapist.

Assists with maintenance physical therapy programs.

Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy techniques, modalities, equipment, and exercise programs.

Clearly instructs patient/resident and/or family in appropriate exercises and home programs as well as recommends appropriate adaptations, equipment, and community resources previously reviewed by supervising physical therapist.

Instructs patients/residents/families in the application, care, and precautions of orthosis/prosthetics.

Collaborates with patient/resident families and supervising physical therapist prior to patient/resident discharge in order to formulate an appropriate discharge or follow-up plan.

Organizes schedule of patient/resident treatments taking into account the work demands of other employees/departments.

Collaborates with physical therapists regularly to enhance patient/resident care on issues of progression, variations/ideas for treatment, patient/resident/family education, discharge plans and any other concerns or issues, which may arise.

Provides one inservice annually for department/facility staff, as well as reviews current literature review on clinical topics.

If attends continuing educational programs and/or equivalent annually and provides an inservice to staff.

Participates in program development/revision within the facility. May formulate and design new programs or services to department.

May serve as a clinical instructor in conjunction with physical therapist to physical therapy assistant student. Affiliates following the facility clinical education manual and academic program manual.

Actively participates in own performance appraisal evaluation and sets self-goals to accomplish during the following year. Successfully completes annual competency checklist/test.

Demonstrates a willingness to provide open communication and guidance and direction to fellow employees, volunteers, students and visitors.

After consulting with supervising physical therapist, attends patient/resident care conferences, team conferences, and rounds obtaining and reporting patient/resident present level of functioning, future goals/plans in a clear and concise manner, as well as change in condition or treatment of patient/resident.

Engages in timely, creative, and effective use of aides and volunteers. Seeks assistance from physical therapists as appropriate.

Completes documentation for insurance requests in a timely fashion.

After consulting with physical therapist, provides objective, accurate, and timely documentation, according to policy on assigned patients/ residents via progress notes, update/revise care plans, team conference reports, FIM and MDS sheets, charge/ attendance checklist, discharge summaries and all other miscellaneous facility forms as necessary. Has supervising physical therapist co-sign appropriate documentation.

Leaves a written, clear treatment plan (coverage notes) on all assigned patients/residents when

scheduled out of the department. May use phone to address above as appropriate.

If on specific long-term care rotation, writes quarterly progress notes on maintenance residents and bi-monthly on restorative residents and obtains co-signature of physical therapist.

Demonstrates initiative to assist in evaluating and development of current documentation systems, forms, and charting mechanisms to facilitate efficient and effective documentation.

Efficiently recommends equipment and/or supplies when inventory demonstrates the need to reorder.

Participates in department QA programs, including collecting of data, analysis, and documentation review.

Assists supervisor in developing new innovative ideas for QA studies and participates in discussions.

Performs duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards and in adherence with the facility's corporate compliance plan and all applicable governing laws.

Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure that the department functions and operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Graduate with an Associate of Science degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant Accredited program.

Basic entry-level knowledge gained through normal course of education and student clinicals.

Possess a New York State license and have a New York State Certification to practice as a physical therapist assistant.

CPR certification.

Possession of, or eligible for, a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the State of New York, CPR certification. If setting for licensure examination, there is a condition of passing the licensure exam within one year after employment and during the interim possess a New York State temporary permit.

Successfully completed the National Certification Exam for PTA is preferred.

Additional Information:

Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center Inc. endeavors to make applying for a position accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Department/Recruiter/Human Resources at 315-797-3114 or hr@sitrin.com.

Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position