Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/23/22
Applications Due: 03/26/23
Vacancy ID: 113125
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitlePhysical Therapy Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)
Salary RangeFrom $54728 to $68332 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address 11 Wilbur Rd
City Thiells
StateNY
Zip Code10984
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be currently permanent in the title of Physical Therapy Assistant 2.
OR
• Must be active and reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list for Physical Therapy Assistant 2.
OR
• Must be eligible for 70.1 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable by the NYS Department of Civil Service to the Senior Occupational Therapist AND meet the minimum qualifications as noted on the exam announcement*
*Must possess a License to practice as a Physical Therapist and one year of post-licensure physical therapy experience AND have two years of post-certification physical therapy assistant experience.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Physical Therapy Assistant 2, you would, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Senior Physical Therapist, administer a
variety of selected forms of physical therapy such as ultraviolet or infrared rays and massage; give patient instructions for simple exercises and
transfer procedures (e.g., bed to wheelchair) and clean and store equipment after treatment.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the PTA 2:
• Supports direct care staff by providing Safe Patient Handling trainings and other trainings as needed.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and inspects lift equipment. Performs basic wheelchair adjustments and repairs.
• Serves as a member of the Safe Patient Handling committee and participate in all meetings.
• Provides Physical Therapy interventions in the Article 16 Clinic to individuals with ID/DD.
• Gives patients simple instructions for exercises and transfer procedures (e.g., bed to wheelchair)
• Observes and reports progress
• Maintains documentation in the EHR
• Cleans and stores equipment after treatment
• More Details will be discussed at interview.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel may be involved in performance of the duties of this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates. You must also be proficient in various information technology systems as well as setting up and managing paper and electronic filing systems.
Additional Comments OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name HVDDSO
Telephone 845-947-6000 option 3 and option 5
Fax 845-947-6189
Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 7 Wilbur Rd.
City Thiells
State NY
Zip Code 10984
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit resume and cover letter and reference EOA#22-249R1.
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