Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC seeks an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant to join our on-site team. The role supports treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering modalities and documenting progress in resident care settings.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS PTA license, an associate degree in physical therapy, and reliable transportation. Strong communication with residents, families, and staff, plus the ability to work both independently and as

Qualifications

• Current NYS license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (unencumbered).
• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Geriatric care experience preferred.
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT plans and modalities under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Interact with residents with varying impairments (visual, cognitive, etc.).
• Train, supervise and discipline subordinate staff as needed.
• Relate information about residents' conditions to the team.
• Assist in planning and implementing department goals and procedures.
• Document progress toward Physical Therapy goals.
• Complete daily activity schedules and progress notes per policy.
• Educate residents, staff and families as directed.
• Comply with federal and state rehabilitation regulations.
• Complete documentation to meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Assist in ordering equipment for facility and residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility and resident information.
• Report suspected resident abuse or neglect immediately.
• Follow sanitation and infection control policies.
• Keep Rehabilitation manager and Physical Therapist informed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Geriatric experience

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Personal Healthcare Management LLC seeks an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant to join our on-site team. The role supports treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering modalities and documenting progress in resident care settings.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS PTA license, an associate degree in physical therapy, and reliable transportation. Strong communication with residents, families, and staff, plus the ability to work both independently and as