Physical Therapy Assistant - Unity Hospital [Per Diem] at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

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Job Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:



At Rochester Regional 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.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Relocation Assistance


• Benefits Effective Date of Hire


• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness


• Employee Referral Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay


• Pension Plan


• Retirement Plan


• Employee Discounts

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant [PTA] provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.



Rochester Regional Health offers the largest physical therapy and rehabilitation program in the region. Our team combines compassion and respect with cutting-edge therapy and rehabilitation treatments for patients of all ages - from pediatrics to geriatrics.



STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Unity Hospital- 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy - Acute Care
SCHEDULE: 8 AM to 430PM | Must have weekday availability & minimum of 1 weekend day shift every 2 months



ATTRIBUTES

• New York State Physical Therapist Assistant License required.
  
  


• Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  
  


• Excellent interpersonal and communication 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
  
  

EDUCATION:

• AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

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: $23.00 - $30.60

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