Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) and Physical Therapy Assistants - Theradynamics : Job Details

Licensed Per Diem OccupationalTherapy Assistants (OTA) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) Needed for aSkilled Nursing Facility in Rhinebeck, NY!Theradynamics is proudto be recognized as one of the leading contract rehabilitative therapy companiesin the Tri-State area. For more than 16 years, we have been working closelywith the patients in helping them achieve their goals through creativetreatments and state of art equipment. We offer competitive salary and benefitsthat secures your future, and we can accommodate your flexibility through fulltime or part time positions.Physical TherapyAssistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical services as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to appropriate residents under physicians orders.
• Reports to the Physical Therapist information relating to the patients progress, complication, and/or response to treatment.
• Assist Physical Therapist in performing procedures, test, and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, facility, and physician-related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with procedures daily.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
• Attends and participates in family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility.
• Conducts staff training/education as appropriate via formal and informal in-services and consultations.
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate

Physical TherapyAssistant Job Requirements:

• Valid NYS Physical Therapy Assistant License
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Good organization skills
• Good written skills

Occupational TherapyAssistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to the therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills in practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers regarding age, level of understanding & emotional status.
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately

Occupational TherapyAssistant Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Good organizational skills
• Good written skills
• Valid New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• New grads encouraged to apply

*** All rates offered are based on position, years of applicable experience and employment type *** Rate ranges shown include levels for per diems with no benefits and Independent Contractors Theradynamics is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled