Physical Therapy Assistant - Potsdam, NY at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York

Job Description:

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HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Same Day pay through Daily Pay
  
  

• Paid vacation & holiday pay
  
  

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing benefits
  
  

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, your ability to work collaboratively, diligently, and creatively will play an imperative role in your patients' rehabilitation successes, through compassion and patient focused care.


Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.



STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: Lawrence Ave, Potsdam
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
SCHEDULE: 8 hour day shift, weekend rotation required for inpatient therapy



ATTRIBUTES

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  Required: 3 months of experience derived through educational field work
  
  


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  Required: Two year college degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  
  


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  Required: New York State License required
  
  


• Exceptional communication and documentation skills
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Team. Assist in implementation of new programs and procedures; assist in mentoring and training new team members; Contribute creative ideas to add to treatment programs
  
  


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  Treatment. Implement physical therapy treatments as planned and directed by a physical therapist; provide home instruction and assistive equipment if necessary
  
  


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  Patient Care. Provide safe environment and Physical Therapy techniques for patients; Inspire confidence from patients, families and staff by performing and communicating in a highly professional manner
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $33.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now