Physical Therapy Assistant

American Medical Associates; Town of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Delhi, NY is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role offers a salary range of $50,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience, with a focus on rehabilitation and patient progress documentation within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Eligible candidates must hold a current PTA license, have long-term care experience, and be adept

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Must have experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Must have long term care experience.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment by adhering to goals developed by the PT.
• Provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or other facility policy methods.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and maintain professionalism.
• Develop and implement physical therapy programs focused on rehabilitation.
• Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery.
• Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patient progress.
• Record and document patient care services.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve well-rounded care.

Skills

PTA license

PTA experience

Long term care

Documentation

Job description

A skilled nursing facility located in Delhi, NY is looking for a experienced and knowledgeable Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Salary: $50K - $75K per year (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times
• Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation
• Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery
• Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress
• Record and document patient care services
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care

Requirements

• Must possess a current Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Must have experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Must have long term care experience
• Well versed with documentation writing