Outpatient PT Assistant — Make an Impact in Rehab

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient Sunnyview Rehab Services in Schenectady, NY. The role involves assisting a licensed physical therapist, delivering patient treatments across pediatric to geriatric populations, and maintaining patient records.

Applicants must hold an A.S. degree from an accredited PTA program and a current NYS PTA license, with strong verbal/written communication and patient-management skills.

Qualifications

• A.S. Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current NYS Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Must be able to communicate effectively—verbally and written.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of physical therapy services by providing patient treatment under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of physical therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response.
• Provide accurate and timely patient records.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Patient management

Knowledge of treatment practices

Education

A.S. Degree from an accredited PTA program

NYS PTA license

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient Sunnyview Rehab Services in Schenectady, NY. The role involves assisting a licensed physical therapist, delivering patient treatments across pediatric to geriatric populations, and maintaining patient records.

Applicants must hold an A.S. degree from an accredited PTA program and a current NYS PTA license, with strong verbal/written communication and patient-management skills.