Physical Therapy Asst-Long Term Care (Per Diem, Hours vary)
Core
Provides and documents physician-ordered physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in a long-term care setting.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and discharge plans
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
NYS PT Assistant licensure, Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, English proficiency, computer proficiency, patient instruction, gait training, safe transfer techniques, discharge planning coordination
Preferred skills
2+ years post-graduate experience in acute care or acute rehabilitation, home environment evaluation (HHCS), adaptive equipment recommendation
Technologies
Electronic health records, adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Completes and documents patient care including visit notes and progress reports; Implements individualized treatment programs; Provides gait, ambulation, and assistive device training; Instructs on safe transfer using proper body mechanics; Participates in discharge planning and patient/family teaching; Coordinates patient schedules with team members; Evaluates home environment for independence needs (HHCS only).