Physical Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Ghent, NY is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide patient-centered rehabilitation under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, document patient progress, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely, professional care.

A current PTA license and long-term care experience are required. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 supervising PT via documentation per facility policy.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Document patient 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.

Skills

PTA license

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant license

Job description

A skilled nursing facility located in Ghent, 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

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