Physical Therapy Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWaters Place, The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, 10461, United States
About the Team
Join VNS Health's Home Care team, where we are dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitative care directly to patients in their homes throughout Westchester. Our interdisciplinary team operates within a compassionate, patient-centered environment that deeply values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth. We bring together Physical Therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive services that support patient independence and safety.
About the Role
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in executing treatment plans developed by licensed Physical Therapists. Your day will involve traveling to various home environments to provide physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities. You will be the eyes and ears of the care team, monitoring patient responses, documenting findings accurately in the electronic medical record, and promptly reporting any changes in status.
Beyond clinical execution, you will serve as an educator, instructing patients and caregivers in home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and fall prevention strategies. Success in this role requires managing your daily routes efficiently while ensuring patient safety in diverse home settings. You will actively participate in case conferences and continuing education, upholding VNS Health's core values in every interaction.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Waters Place, The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, 10461, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement established treatment plans including therapeutic exercises and gait training
- check_circleInstruct patients and caregivers in home exercise programs and fall prevention strategies
- check_circleMonitor patient response to treatment and document findings in the electronic medical record
- check_circleCollaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive home care services
- check_circleTravel throughout Westchester to perform scheduled home visits and manage daily routes
- check_circleEnsure patient safety by identifying environmental risks and recommending modifications
- check_circleParticipate in case conferences and continuing education to support quality of care
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent New York State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
- verifiedAssociate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- verifiedValid driver's license and reliable vehicle for home visits
- verifiedCurrent CPR/BLS certification
- verifiedExperience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Nice to Have
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circle401k
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Physical Therapy Assistant, Therapeutic Exercises, Gait And Balance Training, Functional Mobility, Transfer Training, Home Care, Community-Based Rehab, Assistive Devices, Fall Prevention, Electronic Medical Record.
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Frequently asked questions about Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health
What does a Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health will implement established treatment plans including therapeutic exercises and gait training; instruct patients and caregivers in home exercise programs and fall prevention strategies; monitor patient response to treatment and document findings in the electronic medical record; and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive home care services.
What are the requirements for this Physical Therapy Assistant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health position, applicants should have: Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license; Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program; Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for home visits; Current CPR/BLS certification; and Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Where is the Physical Therapy Assistant role at VNS Health located?expand_more
Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health is based in Waters Place, The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, 10461, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Physical Therapy Assistant job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
VNS Health has listed this Physical Therapy Assistant role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Physical Therapy Assistant role?expand_more
Candidates for Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Physical Therapy Assistant role at VNS Health?expand_more
Key skills for Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health include Physical Therapy Assistant; Therapeutic Exercises; Gait And Balance Training; Functional Mobility; Transfer Training; Home Care; Community-Based Rehab; and Assistive Devices.
What education is required for Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
What category does the Physical Therapy Assistant role belong to?expand_more
Physical Therapy Assistant at VNS Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.