Physical Therapy Assistant

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve.

At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

Reports To: Director, Physical Therapy

Job Summary:

This is a professional position which includes responsibilities for carrying out a PT-provided POC addressing a patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs, as well as providing physical therapy treatments to patients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician, within the scope of practice allowed by national and state-level authorities. Other responsibilities include assisting in the clinic with other tasks as assigned.

Physical Therapist Assistants can also provide education to the community. Does related work as required.

Administer physical therapy interventions per patient's POC; communicate with PT re: patient status changes and response to treatment; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, walkers, and orthotics to help patients accomplish their treatment goals.

Administers physical therapy modalities such as mechanical traction, hot/cold packs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation for pain control, neuromuscular re-education, and functional improvements;

Completes high-quality defensible documentation in a timely manner (within 24h) in the electronic medical record.

Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient programs.

Maintains or advances professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education workshops and in-services; and reviewing professional journals.

Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.