Physical Therapy Assistant

Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services in Albany, NY is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join a clinical team in a full-time capacity at our integrated health care location. You will work closely with physical therapists and a care team to deliver individualized therapy services to people with disabilities.

Ideal candidates have a PTA degree and NY licensure; new graduates are welcome. EMR proficiency and strong teamwork skills are valued to support comprehensive, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• NYS State Licensure, active and in good standing
• Experience is helpful, but we will consider new graduates for this position
• Ability to work with a team to collaborate and care for the whole person
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physical therapists, physicians, families and treatment teams to provide individualized therapy services for the individuals we support.

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our clinical team for a full time position. This position will be located at 314 South Manning Blvd. in Albany, where we strive to offer an integrated health care practice. We are known for our quality of care for individuals with disabilities, which is at the heart of our mission.

As a physical therapy assistant at the Center for Disability Services, you will collaborate with physical therapists, physicians, family and/or treatment teams to provide individualized therapy services for the individuals we support.

Qualifications

• Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• NYS State Licensure, active and in good standing
• Experience is helpful, but we will consider new graduates for this position
• Ability to work with a team to collaborate and care for the whole person
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team

Compensation Range

$29.50 - $35.50