physical therapist assistant - Ithaca, NY , USA, United States - Cayuga Medical Center

Description

Job Summary:

This is a professional position which includes responsibilities for carrying out a PT-provided POC addressing a patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs, as well as providing physical therapy treatments to patients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician, within the scope of practice allowed by national and state-level authorities.

Other responsibilities include assisting in the clinic with other tasks as assigned. Physical Therapist Assistants can also provide education to the community. Does related work as required.


Job Responsibilities include:

• Administer physical therapy interventions per patient's POC; communicate with PT re: patient status changes and response to treatment; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, walkers, and orthotics to help patients accomplish their treatment goals.
• Administers physical therapy modalities such as mechanical traction, hot/cold packs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation for pain control, neuromuscular re-education, and functional improvements;
• Completes high-quality defensible documentation in a timely manner (within 24h) in the electronic medical record.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient programs.
• Maintains or advances professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education workshops and in-services; and reviewing professional journals.
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Requirements:
Education - Associates in Science from an accredited 2 year PTA program

Experience - Minimum 1 year experience in an outpatient setting

Licensure - current NYS license; BLS

Must complete yearly mandatory safety in-services and/or trainings

Must complete yearly Healthstream e-Learning Courses

Must adhere to patient safety Red Rules and infection prevention policies

Location/Schedule:

Position to be based at our Brentwood and Cayuga Wellness Center locations; includes aquatherapy coverage (training can be provided).

Clinic hours are 7a-6p M-Th; 7a-4p on Fri; specific schedule to be set based on clinics' need.

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treat all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected.

We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people.

We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.