Physical Therapy Assistant II - Per Diem
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Physical Therapy Assistant II - Per Diem

Stony Brook University

Location: New York,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-12T08:54:47Z

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Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant II - Per Diem (2404450)Position SummaryAt Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Physical Therapist Assistant is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.Duties of a TH Physical Therapist Assistant in the Center may include the following but are not limited to:Prepares patients, treatment area, and equipment.Provides direct patient care within the scope of physical therapy practice, which may include: therapeutic exercises, gait training, electro-therapeutic modalities, hydro-therapy, heat, cold, balance activities, cardiac conditioning, endurance training, ADL, wound care, etc.Directs and trains patient's families and caregivers in the care and use of assistive devices, prosthetic and orthotic devices, dressings and other supports. Gives instructions in posture control, exercise, functional activities, and provides home program instruction for the enhancement of patient's functional outcome.Assesses patient's response to treatment. Provides feedback to the supervising therapist regarding patient status.Documents patient treatment and response in medical record as per departmental policies. Documents treatment rendered for billing purposes.Maintains individual patient statistics as per departmental policies.All other duties as assigned.*Candidate will primarily provide PTA services in the outpatient area and possibly the inpatient area.QualificationsRequired: Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. NYS License or eligible. *If eligible, candidate must obtain license within 12 months of hire*Preferred: Experience in acute care setting. Physical Therapy experience in an outpatient setting.Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)###-####.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range for this position has been established as $46.82. The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience.Job Number: 2404450Official Job Title: TH Physical Therapy Assistant IIJob Field: Physical TherapyDepartment/Hiring Area: Physical TherapySchedule: Per DiemShift: Day Shift, variable hoursPosting End Date: Mar 7, 2025, 4:59:00 AMSalary Grade: SL1#J-18808-Ljbffr
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