Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical Therapy Assistant

Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Attention Physical Therapists in the Rhinebeck, NY area - PRN Work!

Summary of Job Purpose: Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation treatments as directed by the physical therapist. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, performs performance improvement activities and attends team and/or family conferences as needed. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Job Qualifications: Education: AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Training: Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. Basic computer knowledge. Other: Holds current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal English skills Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 0.01 FTE: 0.010000 Work Schedule: DAY 7.5

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1263

Department: I/P Physical Medicine

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly