Physical Therapy Assistant (Per diem, as needed) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Department: Therapies-PRLC Rehabilitation

Location: 1465 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week: Per diem, as needed

Schedule: Variable schedule, 6 hour shifts

Join Rochester Regional Health Home Care, the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its Home Care agency among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. In addition, RRH Home Care was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” reflecting its strong commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

Why Join Our Team?
Enjoy greater independence while providing meaningful care in patients’ homes and breaking away from the repetitive clinic-based routine
Flexible scheduling and autonomy to help support a healthy work-life balance
Mileage reimbursement, plus additional mileage compensation for travel beyond 25 miles
Comprehensive benefits package
Additional earning opportunities
Meaningful one-on-one patient care where you can build stronger relationships and see the impact of your work
Clinical growth and career advancement opportunities, including pathways into leadership roles
Provides therapists with access to CEU's to meet license requirements

Key Responsibilities:
Within standards of practice established for a PTA, completes and documents (within agency standards) related to patient care, including visit notes, renewal orders, and verbal orders. Includes progress or lack of goal achievement in all charting.
Implements treatment programs individualized to meet patient needs and discharge plans: issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment. Confers with therapist directly, physician, and/or interdisciplinary team members regarding patient response to therapy and any concerns.
Provides PT gait and ambulation training. Instructs in the use of assistive devices.
Provides instruction in safe transfer using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
Participates in discharge planning and provides timely and adequate patient and family teaching to facilitate the discharge plan.
Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist who oversees the patient’s plan of care.
Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, patient needs.
Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, etc.
Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members, including goals, procedures, progress, etc., as appropriate.
Displays the capacity for motivating others. Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others. Correctly interprets and responds to the non-verbal behavior of others
HHCS Only: Evaluates home environment for changes needed to increase the patient’s independence. Recommends equipment and assistive devices (ramps, bathroom aides, other adaptive equipment) as appropriate.
HHCS Only: Maintains required agency visit productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a PTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam.
Reads, writes, and speaks English.
Must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
Current NYS PT Assistant licensure required.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Physical Therapy (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant certification - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $32.00 - $32.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.