Physical Therapist Assistant

Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to work in our Skilled Nursing Facility in Hudson, NY. The PTA will measure residents' motor function, assist with exercises, and apply therapies such as stretching and massage to improve mobility.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PTA program and a current New York State PTA license. Prior long-term-care experience is preferred; dedication to confidentiality and teamwork is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current New York State PTA license required.
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record residents' motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.
• Assist residents in carrying out specific exercises.
• Treat residents with techniques like stretching and massage.
• Help residents use equipment and devices as needed.
• Educate residents on proper exercises to improve mobility.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Contribute to the nursing team effort.

Skills

Motor function assessment

Progress reporting

Exercise facilitation

Therapeutic techniques

Patient education

Confidentiality & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

New York State PTA license

Experience in long-term-care settings (preferred)

Job description

Physical TherapyAssistant Livingston Hills is activelyseeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to workfor our Skilled Nursing Facility in Hudson, NY.

PTA Duties Include:

• Measuring & recording Residents' motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
• Observe Residents and write progress reports.
• Assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises.
• Treat Residents with a variety of techniques, like stretching and massage.
• Help Residents use necessary equipment and devices.
• Educate Residents on how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle and improve mobility.
• Maintains Resident confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Contributes to the team effort.

PTA Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited PTA Program
• Current New York State PTA License
• Experience in long-term-care settings preferred