Physical Therapy Assistant

Position Overview Ensures that physical therapy services are administered and completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Provides physical therapy treatments for hospital-based inpatient and/or outpatient services or outpatient clinic services, as well as associated treatment records, progress notes, and billing information. Maintains specific service delivery standards which address commitment to service, customer satisfaction, ongoing evaluation of customer expectations, integration with quality process, communication and interaction standards, turn-around time and information processing standards, corporate compliance requirements, and physical amenities/environment of care. Cleans treatment tables and rooms after patient use, participates in staff meetings, in-services and other educational activities, and most importantly, engages in consultation with the Physical Therapist as to any changes in the patients condition or response to treatment which may warrant re-evaluation or alteration of the established treatment plan or goals.

Primary Department or Work Location:

Work Shift and Schedule:

This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range:

$22.89 - $32.76 per hour, depending on experience

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent with Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Preferred:

• A combination of up to two years of education, training and clinical experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Licensed or license-eligible by NY state as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification within the first three months of employment.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Yorks Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the regions population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our missionwed love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.