School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant

4 weeks ago


Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Amergis Full time
Job Summary

Amergis is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in a school-based setting. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy services to students under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide physical therapy services to students, including treatment, implementation, and documentation, in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
  • Develop and maintain a safe and effective treatment environment, including assessing the student's environment for safety risks and equipment needs.
  • Direct and aid students in active, passive, and resistive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, functional gait and balance training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
  • Instruct students, family, and/or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Report reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician, District Nurse, and/or Director of Clinical Services.
  • Identify students and family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notify the Physical Therapist, District Nurse, and Director of Clinical Services as applicable.
  • Participate in care conferences, meetings, and in-service education as applicable.
  • Prepare and submit clinical progress-summaries based on progress toward goals and responses to treatment.
Requirements
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
  • One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
  • Current CPR if applicable.
  • TB Questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable.
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
  • Computer proficiency required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits

Amergis offers a competitive pay and weekly paychecks, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, awards and recognition programs, and more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.



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