Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide Location: Rochester, NY Agency/Dept.: Monroe Community Hospital Salary: $41,198 - $54,254 annually Description of Duties This is a non‑technical position involving responsibility for the performance of a variety of routine housekeeping and helper tasks in the physical therapy department of a health care facility. The work is performed under the instruction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist and/or a Physical Therapy Assistant. Employees of this class receive on‑the‑job training in routine physical therapy related duties and procedures. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of full‑time or its part‑time equivalent paid experience in a patient contact field in a physical therapy setting; OR, Two (2) years of full‑time or its part‑time equivalent paid experience in direct patient care (such as Nursing Assistant, Nurses Aide, etc.) in a rehabilitative setting. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Therapy; OR, Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above. Note: Post high school education in physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy, human services or closely related health care field may substitute for the six (6) months of experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr