Physical Therapy Assistant — $5K Sign-On, Flexible Schedule

Sigmarehab; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental insurance

401k Retirement Plan

PTO from day 1

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team in a skilled nursing facility setting. This full-time role involves working under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Queensbury, NY.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited PTA program, hold a NY PTA license, and possess or seek experience in geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) License.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or geriatric care setting is preferred, but new graduates with relevant fieldwork experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care set out by the supervising physical therapist.
• Measure & record resident’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
• Observe and document on resident performance.
• Treat residents with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage, assist residents in carrying out specific exercises.
• Maintains Resident confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

New York State PTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehab is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team in a skilled nursing facility setting. This full-time role involves working under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Queensbury, NY.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited PTA program, hold a NY PTA license, and possess or seek experience in geriatric care.