Physical Therapy Assistant Pool Staff

Job Description

Job Description

This is a Pool PTA position and will require the right candidates to travel between our sister facilities of Gasport, Allegany and Aurora Park.

The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the Physical 
Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement services and programs 
concerning physical therapy within their scope of training as selected/delegated by the 
Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant completes assessments, 
documentation and billing of patients/residents on a required basis under the supervision 
of the Physical Therapist. Attends and actively participates in all intradepartmental staff 
meetings. The Physical Therapy Assistant will seek to aid patients/residents in relieving 
pain, improving ambulation, maintaining functional mobility and reaching maximum 
rehabilitation potential. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult 
and geriatric residents (ie. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in 
planning and delivering care.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat 
residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro disease, infectious disease 
and cognitive deficits, if applicable.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluative techniques within their scope of 
practice under the supervision of the Physical Therapist (PTA’s may not perform 
the evaluation itself).
• Adjusts specific treatment in accordance with prior approval from the supervising 
Physical Therapist. 
• Documents patient/resident progress level with Physical Therapist, co-signature 
required.
• Confers with Physical Therapist to discuss patient/resident status and need for 
program modification if applicable.
• Ensures that patients/residents receive the appropriate amount of therapy and 
notifies supervisor if not attained.
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• Engages in professional communication.
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient/resident charts and care plans.
• Ensures that proper equipment is ordered for home discharge and Home 
Exercise Program is given as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate patient/resident and family education. 
• Instructs patients/residents and nursing department personnel in the use of 
Adaptive Equipment and DME, which are determined to be necessary for 
patient/resident rehabilitation.
• Ensures that all rehabilitation aides are adequately trained to meet the needs of 
the patients/residents served as delegated or assigned by the Director of 
Rehabilitation.
• Conducts in-service education and on the job training in range of motion 
exercises, ambulation, bed mobility/positioning, transfer techniques and body 
mechanics as delegated or assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Schedules, supervises and/or executes skilled treatment programs as prescribed 
by the physician's orders.
• Participates in inter and intra-departmental training programs.
• Cares for and is economical with all equipment, supplies and materials used.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, patient/resident charts, and care plans while 
conferring with the attending physician as to the patient/resident status, care and 
progress. 
• Determines patient/resident progress, makes recommendations to the nursing 
department and modifies plan of care accordingly.
• Provides proof of qualifications, degrees and state licensure to the Director of 
Rehabilitation.
• Maintains license/registration/certification requirements including required number 
of CEU’s in accordance with New York State.
• Provides a copy of license/registration to the facility upon hire and with 
subsequent renewal.
• Maintains HIPPA privacy, security, confidentiality standards and residents rights.
• Follows all established policies and procedures.
• Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques.
• Maintains Corporate Compliance standards. 
• Contributes to facility Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Follows safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions.
• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a 
positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.
• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and 
punctuality.
• Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate 
professional appearance.
• Performs any other necessary duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

If you want to be a part of this vital care team, apply now!