DUTN0240516-0000
2022-09-01T00:00:00
2022-09-01T00:00:00
Physical Therapy Assistant LOCATION(S): Various QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapy Assistant. DUTIES:1. Assists in the initial screening, evaluation and consultation for students referred to program;2. Assists in developing school based goals, treatment objectives and therapeutic activities to be incorporated into the student's individualized education plan;3. Implements pediatric physical therapy in accordance with developed plan;4. Maintains written case notes and other written documentation as required by school policy or by state law;5. Attends and participates in staff conferences on students needs and progress;6. Communicates with teachers, classroom support staff and other staff with student contact to ascertain progress and additional needs:7. Assists in developing home based programs where appropriate;8. Assists in assessing and making recommendations regarding equipment needs and conditions;9. Maintains daily time sheets and Medicaid statistic sheets as appropriate;10. Participates in regular staff meetings with therapist to review student progress and to adjust goals and activities as necessary;11. Does related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the methods, procedures and objectives of physical therapy, especially as they apply to a pediatric caseload; good knowledge of physical therapy equipment and apparatus; ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; enthusiasm; patience; initiative; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position START DATE: September 1, 2022 GRADE LEVEL: Various
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Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed