Physical Therapy Assistant

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in New York. The role requires an NYS PTA license and an associate’s degree in physical therapy, with geriatric experience preferred.

A valid driver’s license and ability to work with residents, staff, and families are essential. The PTA will provide plan-of-care services under a licensed PT, document progress, and assist with daily activity schedules.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Graduate with an associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Geriatric experience preferred to support residents.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Proficient with essential computer applications and EHR software.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, residents, and families.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services and modalities under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Relates information about residents’ conditions to team members.
• Trains and supervises subordinate staff as needed.
• Documents progress toward therapy goals and updates notes.
• Completes daily schedules and progress notes per facility policy.
• Educates residents, staff and families as directed.
• Complies with rehab regulations and facility policies.
• Uses clinical software per procedures and orders necessary equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects resident rights.
• Reports suspected resident abuse or neglect promptly.

Skills

NYS PTA license

Associate degree in physical therapy

Geriatric experience (preferred)

Driver's license

Computer applications

Communication skills

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Including working include weekends and holidays

Shift Available: PD

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Physical Therapy Assistant

• Graduate of an accredited school with an associate’s degree in physical therapy

• Geriatric experience preferred

• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation

• Able to use necessary computer applications

• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources

• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to the established treatment plans as assigned, under the on-site supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public

• Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments

• Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff

• Must be able to relate information regarding a resident’s condition

• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals

• Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy and as directed by the Physical Therapist

• Provides resident, staff and family education as directed

• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.

• Complies with all facility policies and procedures

• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

• Respects all residents all resident rights

• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.