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Physical Therapy Assistant Job Openings

WILLCARE, a successful regional leader in the home health care industry, currently has job openings for Physical Therapy Assistants in our Newburgh NY branch locations.  In business for over 25 years, WILLCARE operates Certified/Medicare, Long Term Care, Licensed/Private Duty, as well as non-medical services and supplemental staffing agencies. We provide qualified skilled and non-skilled services focusing on preventative, rehabilitative and therapeutic care to our clients in all applicable settings. We have branch offices in Western NY, Hudson Valley NY, Connecticut, and Ohio.

Job Title:  Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Location: Newburgh NY
Job Department: Therapy
Status:  Full Time 

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise. Motivates and assists patients/caregivers/family in learning and improving mobility.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care services to ensure the effectiveness of Physical Therapy programs that have been delegated by Physical Therapist.
• Prioritizes, plans treatment and travel times to provide for maximum efficiency, yet meet the needs of the patients.
• Follows and utilizes correct modalities of treatment and suggests variations to written protocol as approved by Physical Therapist, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures and equipment providing for safety and maximum patient benefit.
• Follows the Plan of Care and performs therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Facilitates effective communication amongst other clinicians providing care to the patient.
• Completes and submits required documentation within established agency guidelines.
• Monitors visit frequency and duration by reviewing physicians’ orders and comparing to the plan of care and documentation.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services. Promotes services offered.
• Participates in education of client and family

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current license / registration by state of hire as an Physical Therapy Assistant.
• One (1) year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Successful completion of a Competency and Proficiency Test and Skills evaluation appropriate for the position upon hire.
• Prior home care experience preferred.

For additional details, see: 

JOB DESCRIPTION (click to open PDF file)

WILLCARE BENEFITS