What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT position at Community Health Center of the North Country?
Physical Therapist Assistant
Canton, NY (http : / / maps.google.com / maps?q=Canton NY USA 13617)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
REPORTS TO : Physical Therapist / Practice Manager
PAY RANGE : $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Weekdays only. No evenings, weekends, or major holidays.
POSITION SUMMARY : The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to assist in providing high-quality, compassionate physical therapy services to patients. This involves implementing treatment plans, educating patients, and supporting the physical therapy team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists in the implementation of individualized treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist. Provides hands-on therapeutic interventions, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
- Educates patients and their families on exercise techniques, home care routines, and lifestyle modifications to support rehabilitation goals.
- Instructs patients / families in the application, care, and precautions of orthotic and prosthetic devices, as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Prepares and maintains therapeutic equipment, ensuring all equipment is clean, in good working condition, and used appropriately.
- Ensures a safe and clean environment, including equipment and laundry, for patients and staff, following infection control protocols, safety procedures, and equipment vendor recommendations.
- Collaborates with the Physical Therapist on issues of patient progression, ideas or variations of treatment, patient / family education, and any other concerns or issues that may arise.
- Communicates openly with and guides fellow employees, volunteers, students, and visitors
- Seeks assistance from the Physical Therapist, as needed.
- Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
- Completes thorough and timely documentation of all patient encounters, including but not limited to patient progress, treatment responses, and any changes in patient condition per facility and state guidelines.
- Participates in Quality or Performance Improvement initiatives and / or serves on committees as requested by supervisor.
- Schedules patients and ensures transportation through Medical Answering Service (MAS), as appropriate and per patient needs.
- Coordinates with the physical therapist, equipment vendor(s), and patients to schedule patient evaluation of equipment needs.
- Tracks outstanding durable medical equipment and communicates with vendors.
- Inventories supplies and places orders as needed.
- Monitors expiration checklists and logs equipment temperatures, as appropriate. Follows up on any issues identified.
- Coordinates with Training & Development Manager and conducts Ergonomics training for agency employees. This may include occasional travel to other agency locations.
- Performs duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards, and following the agencys corporate compliance plan and all applicable governing laws.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Requirements
BENEFITS :
Cerebral Palsy Association / Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life / AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.
Salary Description
26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Salary : $26 - $30