Job Description
Job Location: Commack, NY 11725
Salary Range: $24.75 - $29.88 Hourly
General Purpose of the Job
Responsible for the treatment of students who have been referred by CSE/CPSE and physician script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists with the treatment of students through the use of physical agents, appropriate exercise, stretching, or other therapeutic techniques.
- Communicates therapeutic procedures to parents, physician (with consent), teachers, and other staff members.
- Attends meetings and conferences with other staff members in order to convey and receive information concerning student care.
- Participates in in-services.
- Records student status, therapeutic interventions recommended, and progress noted through proper note writing.
- To provide a safe, supervised nurturing environment to the students we serve.
- Consults with equipment technicians and other dealers.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant students from affiliate colleges.
- Completes all required documentation and paperwork in a thorough and timely manner.
- All other duties pertaining to this position as assigned by the Director of Educational Services, or designee.
- The Physical Therapist Assistant may visit the home of a student at any time, should the need arise. After receiving the permission, from the Director of Educational Services/Principal or Clinical Supervisor, the therapist should make his/her own arrangements with the family.
- Responsible to ensure that updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise PTA students.
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience
NYS Registration as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school accredited by the A.P.T.A. and one to six months related experience preferred.
