Physical Therapist Assistant

Living Legends; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Same-Day Pay Options

Retirement/401k

Clinically Complex Positions

Job summary

The McGuire Group is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time work in Buffalo, NY. Pay $23–$25 per hour, with weekly pay and retirement options. This role supports the Physical Therapist by delivering therapy modalities, therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and documentation under supervision.

Required: AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program, NYS registration, CPR, ability to lift 50–100 lbs, and strong communication. CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Registration in New York State.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Apply physical therapy modalities and therapeutic exercise.
• Provide gait and balance training with specialized equipment.
• Document progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist with evaluative techniques and care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

The McGuire Group | The McGuire Group Pool
455 Cayuga Road
Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14225, USA

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, shift, benefit selection or other job-related reasons.

Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

RATE: $23 - $25/hr. (depending on experience)

SHIFT:Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the Physical Therapist. This individual assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services within their scope of training as selected/delegated by the Physical Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for applying physical therapy modalities, providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs, providing gait and balance training using specific equipment, documenting progress, conferring with the Physical Therapist regarding patient/resident program modifications, assisting with evaluative techniques, participating in care planning, and other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and Certificate of Registration in New York State
• CPR certification
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs
• Able to collaborate with a wide range of healthcare disciplines
• Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of physical therapy, including being acquainted with patient/resident diagnosis, precautions/contraindications, and current treatment protocols
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Same-Day Pay Options
• Retirement/401k
• Clinically Complex Positions

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Pre-Physical Therapy or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PTA

Preferred

CPR

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