Physical Therapy Assistant (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, P27389 at New York State Office of Mental Health

Duties Description

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center is recruiting to Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver physical therapy treatment, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside and within in State Service can apply.

Duties Descriptions:

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will assist individuals restore, maintain, and improve physical movement and function including:

• Examining and evaluating individuals’ condition
• Performing and interpreting tests to assess individuals’ movement related issues
• Developing and implementing individual physical therapy treatment plans including treatment goals
• Observing and recording individuals’ progress and modifies treatment plans as needed
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are certified and currently registered to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New York State.

OR

Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
  
  

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.

NOTE:

• 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.
• License and Certification: Loss of license or certification, if required, may result in removal from your position.