PTA: Elevate Resident Mobility & Independence

Taconic Health Care; Ulster; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly or same-day pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Retirement Savings

Job summary

We value compassionate, resident-centered care and collaboration across disciplines. Newly licensed PTAs are encouraged to apply and join a collaborative team focused on resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA-approved PTA program.
• Valid New York State PTA license.
• Newly licensed PTAs welcome to apply.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate treatment updates to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete required documentation, treatment records, and care plan updates accurately and timely.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy techniques, exercises, mobility, and adaptive equipment.
• Assist with discharge planning, home exercise programs, and equipment recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes.
• Participate in staff training, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain therapy equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in PTA program

New York State PTA license

Job description

We value compassionate, resident-centered care and collaboration across disciplines. Newly licensed PTAs are encouraged to apply and join a collaborative team focused on resident outcomes.