Physical Therapy Assistant (Plainview, NY) - Citizens Options Unlimited : Job Details

Physical Therapy Assistant

Full-Time: Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM

Salary: $55K - $65K/yr

Citizens Options Unlimited empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals. Become an everyday hero; help fulfill the mission of Citizens Options Unlimited to support people to live the life they choose.

Citizens Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) provide support and services for people with I/DD who have multiple cognitive, medical and/or physical disabilities requiring 24-hour support and supervision. In this vital role, you will assist and support medically frail people who are recovering. Excellent paid training! Check out our video of our Community of Caring

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform physical therapy services for individuals at the Helen Kaplan Program.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the development of treatment plans through assessment, conducting interviews with program staff, and observing individuals to ensure delivery of appropriate services.
• Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team by attending interdisciplinary team meetings, quarterly and annual meetings, new screenings, and pre-admission meetings.
• Oversee physical therapy exercises with people supported by observing them as they perform activities and provide assistance, when necessary, to ensure the development of physical strength, dexterity, and basic motor skills.
• Train residential staff and onsite day program staff on PT programs (PT guidelines, staff actions and informal goals), when a program is new or revised. Trains staff by giving instructions on therapeutic techniques, to ensure that staff is capable of continuing necessary exercises with people supported outside of the therapy sessions.
• Direct PT intervention to program participants that require this intervention, and ensure prescriptions are obtained for continued services when needed. Daily notes must be written in a timely manner.
• Assist in monitoring treatment plans by reviewing program data and observing treatment plans to ensure the relevancy and effectiveness of the plans.
• Liaison with staff, families, and administration regarding physical therapy services to ensure coordination and agreement with treatment plans.
• Maintain and track inventory of program participant's physical therapy equipment (i.e. wheelchairs with supports throughout including seat cushions, AFOs, shoe inserts, walkers, etc.) through monthly checks, and 2x/month checks on Roho air cushions equipment to ensure access and availability of equipment.
• Schedule and follow up on assessments with wheelchair companies for new seating systems, necessary repairs and/or modifications to wheelchairs and seating systems. Assist the physical therapist with completing the necessary paperwork for insurance coverage.
• Adhere to Federal and NYS regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements. Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.

We offer you:

• Great Pay & Excellent Benefits, including overtime rate available!
• Opportunities to advance your career with management mentoring
• Tuition reimbursement we ll pay you to get your degree!
• Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plans
• College Loan Forgiveness
• Industry competitive salary
• Employee Recognition you ll be appreciated!!
• A diverse, inclusive team that will support and guide you every day
• Wellness incentives
• Cell phone discounts
• Housing Assistance to purchase your first dream home in Nassau or Suffolk

We require:

• NYS Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Associate degree in Physical Therapy
• One year experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred

The longevity of our workforce speaks for itself; the agency provides a rewarding experience, values your diversity, and invests in your employment goals. Join Team Citizens!

Physical Therapy Assistants, for immediate consideration, please email: amott@ ahrc.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Proud of Our Workforce Diversity.