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Physical Therapy Assistant 2, G-14
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Therapy
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $56,265 to $70,280
Rest of State - From $50,678 to $64,693
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
Career Ladder Information
Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
| Title | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Assnt 1 | 11 |
| Physical Therapy Assnt 2 | 14 |
| Physical Therapist | 16 |
| Senr Physical Therapist | 18 |
| Head Physical Therapist | 20 |
| Chief Physical Therapist | 23 |
Job Description
As a Physical Therapy Assistant 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.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
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.