Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health, NY - Full Time

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! Position Summary:

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including therapeutic interventions in a home environment consistent with the position’s qualifications. Education, License & Cert:

Be a graduate of an accredited PTA degree program (or foreign equivalent). Current licensure in the state of primary practice is required. Experience:

Experience working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred. Essential Functions:

1. Communicates and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others. 2. Independent judgement and excellent planning and problem‐solving skills are required. 3. Provide population appropriate therapeutic interventions resulting in positive outcomes as judged by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction. 4. Document patient response to treatment. 5. Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment. 6. Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence. 7. Participating in continuing education/professional development activities. 8. Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, entity facilities and Guthrie Home care specific policies while being familiar with and acts according to contents of applicable professional code, employee /handbook, unit Policy & Procedures. 9. Participate in performance improvement management activities. 10. Contribute to the delivery of cost‐effective care, maintaining productivity while being cognizant of utilizing resources. Other Duties:

1. Travel for this position is always required. 2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. The pay range for this position is $24.38 - $38.64 /hr #LI-NW1

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.