Physical Therapist Assistant - 13 week Travel Assignment

Acute Care / Skilled Nursing Facility / Outpatient

Our client is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a position at a hospital in Hornell, NY.

How many hours per week? 37.5

Days- Monday-Friday

New Grads Welcome!

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the physical therapist in providing treatment procedures and related tasks designated by the physical therapist and performing routine operational functions related to the operation of the Rehabilitation Services.
• Carries out program of therapeutic exercise and treatment procedures for assigned patients as selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist.
• Under supervision administers physical therapy treatments and/or modalities as directed in patient`s plan of care, except for specialized procedures which are outside his/her expertise.
• With prior approval by the supervising physical therapist may adjust a specific treatment in accordance with changes in patient`s status
• Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, orthotics and prosthetic appliances and devices.
• Maintains written progress notes on the patients assigned to him/her, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Carries out routine operational functions, including supervision of physical therapy aide.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Attends meetings as required, participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program, N.Y. State Education Certification required.
• Maintain valid CPR certification.
• Participates in all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance as required by the CCP Education Plan.

Education:
University - Associate`s Degree/Graduate Diploma/2 Years