Physical Therapy Assistant at Northwell Career Site

Mount Sinai, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

39.4288

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical therapy, Patient care, Medical records, Documentation, Quality improvement, Patient safety, Emergency procedures, Chart reviews

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. 4. Inpatient and outpatient experience, highly preferred. *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 Physical Therapy Assistant administers direct patient care according to physician prescriptions and monitors patient progress. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, progress notes, and participating in quality improvement activities.