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NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Physical Therapy Assistant (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, P27389 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $50844 to $68630 Annually Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 50% Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 20 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Suffolk Street Address Pilgrim Psychiatric Center 998 Crooked Hill Road City West Brentwood State NY Zip Code 11717 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:u2022 Examining and evaluating individualsu2019 conditionu2022 Performing and interpreting tests to assess individualsu2019 movement related issuesu2022 Developing and implementing individual physical therapy treatment plans including treatment goalsu2022 Observing and recording individualsu2019 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.ORCandidates 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:u2022 NYS medical, dental, & vision insuranceu2022 Access to tuition assistance programsu2022 Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growthu2022 Paid time off u2013 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leaveu2022 NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.Additional Comments:This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.NOTE:1. 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.2. 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.3. License and Certification: Loss of license or certification, if required, may result in removal from your position. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 631-761-3981 Email Address Address Street Pilgrim Psychiatric Center 998 Crooked Hill Road City West Brentwood State NY Zip Code 11717 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.