Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitlePhysical Therapy Assistant 2
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $54728 to $68332 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification and current registration as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York State and two years of post-licensure experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
• If, after appointment, your limited permit expires; you fail to obtain certification; or your license, certification and/or registration are not maintained, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
• Credentials will be reviewed at the time of interview.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Physical Therapy Assistant 2 (PTA 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.
• Preference will be given to individuals with skills/experience in sensory stimulation techniques and tools.
Additional Comments *Please note, posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 14 ($49,202), Geographic Pay ($2,500), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,026). Geographic Pay and Mid-Hudson Adjustment pay added to the job rate ($62,806) for the PS&T Grade 14.
Please note:
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and Hudson Valley DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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