Physical Therapist Assistant

Premier Healthcare LLC; Village of Philmont (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Consistent PRN Available

Job summary

Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on increasing patient independence and functioning within a resident-centered, quality-focused team.

The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with rehab staff, assist the PT in tests and evaluations, and educate patients and families in PT techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Requires good organizational and time management skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs aligned with patient needs and capabilities.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and caregivers in PT treatment techniques under supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure

Job description

Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Consistent PRN Available

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice
• Requires good organizational and time management skills
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills