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*Description*

*Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Vassar Brothers Medical Center, NY*

*Location:* Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, New York

*Schedule:* Per diem, *minimum 2 weekend days a month (Saturday & Sunday availability required)*; coverage Monday–Friday to supplement flexible schedule, 07:30–16:00

*Pay Rate:* $35.00 per hour

*Exempt:* No *Summary*

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking a *licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)* to provide direct patient care across *pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations*. The PTA will assist Physical Therapists in executing prescribed care plans, ensuring patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. This position is open to candidates with experience in *acute care, subacute care, and rehabilitation settings*. *Key Responsibilities*

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Deliver direct patient care to ensure effectiveness of physical therapy programs.

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Manage an assigned patient caseload, providing appropriate treatment and modifications as needed.

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Assist Physical Therapists in re-evaluating patient status and progressing therapy programs.

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Prioritize caseloads and treatment times for maximum efficiency.

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Utilize proper modalities of treatment, recommending variations to protocols when appropriate.

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Recognize contraindications to therapy and consult with supervising therapists as needed.

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Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with departmental standards.

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Collaborate with hospital personnel to ensure efficient and effective patient care.

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Support the department’s educational environment by providing clinical instruction to PTA students.

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Promote a safe, respectful, and compliant working environment adhering to VBMC and Nuvance Health policies.

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Demonstrate consistent, reliable attendance and model organizational values.

*Qualifications*

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*Active New York State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license* required.

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Experience in *acute care, subacute care, or rehabilitation* preferred.

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Strong communication, clinical, and problem-solving skills.

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Commitment to patient-centered care and departmental standards.

*Working Conditions*

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Manual skills and physical effort required to assist patients in therapy.

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Exposure to hospital environment including noise, odors, and human waste.

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Ability to lift and move patients as needed.

*Why Join Vassar Brothers Medical Center?*

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Work in a *dynamic, patient-focused hospital environment*.

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Opportunity to *grow professionally* while providing high-quality patient care.

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Join a *team committed to Nuvance Health values* and excellence in rehabilitation services.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.