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T.H. Physical Therapy Assistant I (SL2)

This title is in the unclassified service and in the SUNY Professional Services Negotiating Unit.

As a job family, Physical Therapists work closely with other members of the health care team, patients and their families, to plan the evaluation and treatment of the patient's needs and to develop and administer programs aimed at strengthening the body.

• Provides bedside treatments and coordinates equipment and supplies.
• Directs complex bedside treatments such as debridement, dressing changes and set-up of patients on isokinetic equipment, etc.
• Provides instruction to patients and families an other health care providers in the performance of selected treatment procedures, and may participate in the teaching of junior Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students;
• participates in departmental and interdepartmental activities as required.
• Works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree, NYS licensure, two years clinical experience.

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