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Full Time - Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Northwell Health

East Northport, NYFull-time$59–93K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$59–93K/yr
Location
East Northport, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Physical Therapy Assistant LicenseSpecialized CertificationsAssociate's degree

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring a Full Time - Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient. The Physical Therapist Assistant assists in administering physical therapy care programs, monitoring and communicating patient progress to the Physical Therapist and other medical/allied health personnel. This role involves maintaining medical records for each patient and performing related duties as required.

Key focus areas include Administer direct patient care in accordance with physician prescriptions., Submit required documentation in accordance with department policies., and Maintain progress notes and discharge summaries for assigned patients..

Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant License NY, and 1-3 Years Experience. Important skills include Administer Direct Patient Care, Maintain Medical Records, Communicate Patient Progress, Respond To Emergency Procedures, and Participate In Quality Improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administer Direct Patient CareMaintain Medical RecordsCommunicate Patient ProgressRespond to Emergency ProceduresParticipate in Quality Improvement

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or EquivalentNew York State Physical Therapy Assistant LicenseSpecialized Certifications1-3 Years Relevant Experience

Full job description

Req Number 185885

Job Description

Assists in administering physical therapy care programs; monitors and communicates patient's progress to Physical Therapist and other medical/ allied health personnel. Maintains medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

1.Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner, as directed.

2.Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.

3.Maintains progress notes and discharge summaries of assigned patients.

4.Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.

5.Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.

6.May attend family meetings/conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.

7.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

1.Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

2.Current License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

3.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $58540.00-$92650.00/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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