Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Elemental Management Group; Town of Horseheads (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Elemental Management Group in New York seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Rehabilitation services. You will assist with patient treatment including exercise, massage, gait and balance training under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists.

Qualifications: an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and a current, unencumbered NY PTA license; prior geriatric experience is preferred. The role emphasizes safe patient care and professional communication with residents.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current, unencumbered NY PTA license.
• Prior geriatric experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform patient treatment via exercise, massage, gait and balance training.
• Provide interventions under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists.
• Maintain proper body mechanics and safety during duties.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Physical Therapist Assistants perform patient treatment through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists in our Rehabilitation Department. Qualified applicants must possess a minimum Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and hold a current, unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of New York. Prior geriatric experience preferred. Successful candidates will perform job responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner, utilize proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities, and possess the ability to communicate professionally, tactfully, and effectively with others, including residents experiencing various impairments (visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical, and emotional).

Elcor is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of age, ancestry (including genetic information and family medical history), color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, military status, or other non-merit-based factors.