PTA / Out-Patient/ Aquatics/ Physical Therapy Assistant (Temp-Pe - (US-NY-Liverpool - 13090)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 54675182
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A private OUT-PATIENT ORTHOPEDIC PRACTICE in Syracuse, NY is expanding services and is in search of a , Full-time, PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT / PTA. Temporary to Permanent or Permanent/Direct Hire Employee.

* LOCATED in the center of New York State, the city of Syracuse is in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region near Lake Ontario and Lake Oneida. A short distance from Rochester, Albany, Canada, the St. Lawrence River, the Adirondack Mountains and the Thousand Islands. There is a large selection of year round sports which includes many snow skiing and summer resorts and many tournament class golf courses. There is a Casino with regular scheduled Las Vegas quality shows and concerts.

This metro area has 156k people living in the city and 456k in the county. There is a international airport with direct jet service to most major cities in the US. High quality education available. There is a large selection of inexpensively priced private schools. Some schools, both private and public, are nationally renowned for their academics and sports programs. There many colleges and universities in the region with Division One ranked football, basketball & lacrosse programs. The community is ethically diverse with many churches of varied denominations, synagogues, temples and mosques. There are private theater groups, museums, a symphony orchestra, many good restaurants to choose from and a regional IMAX Theater and Science Center.

The job market is high tech in nature with health care research, a teaching hospital, a large pharmaceutical manufacturer and many engineering companies such as Welch Allen and Lockheed Martin to name a few. There are many highways and very low traffic congestion. There is a rapidly expanding regional shopping mall located in the heart of the city with seventeen (17) stadium tiered seating cinema theaters. The region has many rolling hills and lakes. Moderate summer climate with average temperatures in the mid to high 70s. Seasonal climate changes are colorful. Low crime rate.

* WORK SCHEDULE is (approximate) : Monday and Wed. 8 or 9am - 6:30pm, Tuesday- OFF, Thursday- 2pm-6:30pm, Friday- 8am-1pm

* COMPENSATION is 31k / $15.00 per hour for New Grads to $33.2k / $16.00 per hour with experience.

* CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/LICENSE/EDUCATION REQUIRED: New Grads are welcome to apply. Experience is a PLUS. Completion of a Accredited Program AAS Degree. Must possess a NYS Limited Permit or have applied for or possess a NYS License.

* APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: Immediate

* JOB DESCRIPTION: Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as assistant to a Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties:
1.) Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
2.) Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
3.) Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
4.) Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
5.) Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
6.) Confer with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
7.) Give orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and direct and give instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
8.) Perform clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
9.) Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
10.) Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.

*BENEFITS:
* VACATION TIME: Earn 1 day per month. Acrue up to 10 days the first. Can use 3 days after 90 days of continuopus emplyment.
* PERSONAL TIME: (Explain if CARRIED OVER or BUY BACK each year) Anniversary date of employment or does it follow the calender year.
* SICK / PERSONAL TIME: After 90 days up to 40 hours of documented time.
* PAID HOLIDAYS: After 90 days of employment: 8 major holidays paid.
* HEALTH INSURANCE & DENTAL PLAN : After 90 days of employment. Single $50.62 bi weekly contribution. Employee and Spouse contribution $618.81, Empoyee and choild $450.85. Family $819.00. Contribution by emply