Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant Job in Valhalla, New York / Hospital
Company: TherapistJobBoard
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
About the Opportunity: An acute care hospital in Valhalla, NY is
seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join their
team. The PTA will preferably have previous acute care and
inpatient experience, working in a fast paced setting with an
interdisciplinary team. The schedule will primarily be Monday
through Friday with a 35 hour work week but will include some
rotating weekends and holidays as needed. The physical therapist
assistant will have a variety of responsibilities including
treatment and collaborating with the supervising PT other
healthcare staff. We are looking for someone who is motivated and
passionate about working with the adult population and would be
available to start immediately. This is a very patient centered
hospital with a commitment to high quality care! There will be
other practitioners on staff to collaborate with in the rehab
department. We offer APTA continuing education, competitive
compensation and many other benefits.
Responsibilities:
-Reviews physical therapy evaluations and collaborates with the
supervising PT.
-Interprets and collaborates on intervention strategies,
contributes to modification of treatment plans /programs as
necessary, reports on patient progress, rehabilitation potential
and participates in discharge planning.
-Notes possible need for patients to receive other services (OT,
ST, SS, etc.). Discusses possibility with supervising PT, other
professionals, physicians.
-Knows and utilizes varied treatment techniques and skills for
various conditions/dysfunction.
-Keeps up-to-date records of each patient's treatment and progress,
completing timely documentation as necessary and indicated.
-Instructs patients in the use and care of equipment such as
wheelchair, canes, crutches, walkers, prosthetic and orthotic
devices.
-Instructs patient/families about continuing home program care
prior to discharge under the direction of the supervising PT.
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