Physical Therapist Assistant

DLU Healthcare; Village of Wellsville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Grad Mentorship

Learning culture

Job summary

Wellsville Manor Care Center in upstate New York is seeking a full time or part time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to help residents improve mobility and move toward greater independence.

Ideal candidates hold a NY PTA license or are pursuing licensure; new grads are welcome. The SNF features a supportive rehab team, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

Work hours range up to 40 hours weekly full-time or 30 hours part-time.

Qualifications

• Active NY PTA license or in licensure process.
• Experience in a skilled nursing environment.
• Strong communication and empathy when working with residents.
• Willingness to learn and participate in mentorship programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement care components in a technically competent manner.
• Instruct and counsel residents in therapeutic exercises.
• Identify residents' needs with compassion and empathy.
• Document and report progress in medical records.
• Apply current research to restore function and prevent injury.
• Adhere to ethical standards and maintain competence.

Skills

PTA license/certification

Experience in SNF

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Education

NY PTA license or licensure in progress

Job description

Wellsville Manor Care Center, located in beautiful, upstate New York is seeking a full time or part time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (up to 30hrs/week part time, 40hrs/week full time) to help patients improve their mobility and move forward.

Ideal candidates will possess a NY license or be in the process of obtaining NY licensure, and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply!

• 120 bed SNF

• Located at 4192a Bolivar Road Wellsville, NY 14895

• Supportive Rehab Team

• Mentorship for New Graduates – We create a learning culture and we promote personal and professional development especially for Fresh Graduates.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner

• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises

• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences

• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort

• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury

• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services

• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information

• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record

• Participate in patient status judgments

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards

• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant

• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards

• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities

• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively

• Health care administration and documentation skills

• License to practice or relevant certification