Full-Time - Physical Therapist Assistant - Orthopedics at Northwell Career Site

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

92650.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Documentation, Medical Records, Progress Notes, Discharge Summaries, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Orthopedics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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).

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in administering physical therapy care programs, monitoring patient progress, and communicating updates to the Physical Therapist and other medical personnel. Essential duties include administering direct patient care based on physician prescriptions and maintaining all required medical records and progress notes.