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About the Role
This is a skilled sub-professional position involving responsibility for assisting a Physical Therapist with the treatment and prevention of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disabilities by the application of direct physical therapy procedures to patients.
Responsibilities
- Applies heat, cold, electricity, light, water treatments, massage, therapeutic exercises, training in phases of ambulation and other activities of daily living according to the Physical Therapist’s direction
- Observes, records and reports patients’ reactions to treatments and programs
- Prepares, sets up and maintains physical therapy treatment areas and equipment
- Assists with therapeutic activity programs in the Residential Health Care Facility
- Provides for and observes safety precautions during all phases of treatment
- Confers periodically with the Physical Therapist regarding all facets of patient care and related activities
- Participates with other personnel in the formulation of the patients’ total health care plans when appropriate
- Inventories, cleans, stores and otherwise maintains supplies and equipment
- Supervises Physical Therapy Aides as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Performs record keeping functions related to maintenance and execution of the physical therapy program
Requirements
- Graduation from an associate degree program for Physical Therapy Assistants registered by the New York State Education Department
- Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the New York State Health Department
- Certification and current registration by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Skills
- Working knowledge of the principles, techniques and terminology of physical therapy
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in physical therapy
- Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Working knowledge of the concepts and scope and limitations of physical therapy
- Sufficient physical strength to support and lift adult patients
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of aides
- Skill in observing and recording patients’ responses to treatments
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Education Level
- Associate's degree program for Physical Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapy Assistant program
Salary/Compensations
- $24.71—$31 USD