Physical Therapist Assistant

Essential Healthcare Management; Town of Hoosick (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Healthcare Management is seeking a dedicated physical therapy professional to join our team in a full-time role. You will identify patient goals, develop care plans, and provide evidence-based therapies to improve mobility and function.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, collaborating with health professionals, and tailoring wellness programs to individual needs. A current license and PTA/physical therapist credentials are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active physical therapy license or PTA license.
• Strong clinical knowledge and current treatment practice.
• Ability to adapt care plans for patients with diverse personalities.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication and professional conduct is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Develop care plans using varied treatment techniques.
• Provide cost-effective, evidence-based therapies to improve mobility.
• Create fitness- and wellness-focused programs tailored to patients.
• Document patient care and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to optimize outcomes.

Skills

PT/ PTA experience

Clinical expertise

Patient management

Knowledge of treatment practices

Lifelong learning

Professional behavior

Interpersonal communication

Licensed to practice physical therapy

Education

Associate degree (PTA)

Job description

Fulltime opportunity is waiting for you!

Responsibilities:

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills:

• Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy
• Associates Degree for assistant position