Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will perform treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and help advance patient goals with careful documentation.

New graduates are welcome to apply. The team values professional growth, excellent patient service, and collaboration across disciplines in a 160-bed facility with a dedicated rehab gym.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Documentation writing proficiency and timely progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment aligned with goals and document progress.
• Collaborate with disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PTA

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA (Full-Time) to join our ever-growing rehabilitation team.

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a facility with 160 beds and is proud of their state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Gym servicing 50 + short term beds. Our The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center team consists of 20+ Therapists spanning 20 years of experience with backgrounds in acute, sub-acute, long term and outpatient settings would provide an excellent setting for learning and growth. The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides Rehabilitation services 7 days per week.

New graduates are welcome to apply!!

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PTA Responsibilities Include:

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT. As well, the PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PTA Qualifications/Requirements:

Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant college or university.

Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY

Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist

Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Well versed with documentation writing

Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.

Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.

Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence

Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Salary: $31 to $36 an hour

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a proud tradition of commitment to caring. Our mission is to promote and maintain each individuals highest level of independence and health in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Our staff adheres to the highest medical practice standards and will develop a care plan to match the unique preferences and needs of each resident. Their un-equated professionalism and superb loving care are the very heart The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s commitment to excellence.

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.