Per Diem PTA: Flexible Schedules, Growth & Impact

Sigma Health Rehab; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Mentorship and clinical support for PT

PT career growth opportunities

Weekly paychecks

Employee recognition

Flexible schedules

Evening and weekend hours

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Our team provides comprehensive rehab services and values compassionate care in a state-of-the-art setting.

The PTA will follow the plan of care, measure resistance and function, document progress, and assist residents with stretching, massage, and exercises. NY State PTA license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current New York State PTA license.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care set out by the supervising physical therapist.
• Measure and record resident’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
• Observe and document resident performance.
• Treat residents with techniques like stretching and massage, and assist with exercises.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship within the healthcare team.

Skills

Plan of care adherence

Assessment & documentation

Resident exercise support

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PTA program

New York State PTA license

Job description

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Our team provides comprehensive rehab services and values compassionate care in a state-of-the-art setting.

The PTA will follow the plan of care, measure resistance and function, document progress, and assist residents with stretching, massage, and exercises. NY State PTA license is required.