Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem (PTA)- Richmond

Sigma Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Evening & weekend hours

Weekly paychecks

Mentorship & support

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility in New York. The role offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and flexible schedules, including evening and weekend hours.

New grads are welcome as part of a supportive team with access to modern rehab technology. Responsibilities include selecting therapy activities per the plan of care, assisting residents with daily activities, and documenting outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
• Current New York State PTA License.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities that follow the plan of care set out by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Assist residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor residents' performance in therapy activities, provide encouragement and document on residents as needed.
• Teach residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• collaborate with the PT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members & contributes to team effort

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA Program

Current New York State PTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

What we offer our PTAs:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists
• Willing to hire and train new grad physical therapists!
• Career growth opportunities
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee recognition
• Flexible schedules
• Evening and weekend hours available
• Access to sate of the art technology

Duties of an exceptional therapist include:

• Select therapy activities that follow the plan of care set out by the supervising occupational therapist
• Assist residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor residents' performance in therapy activities, provide encouragement and document on residents as needed.
• Teach residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• collaborate with the PT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members & contributes to team effort

PTA Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited PTA Program
• Current New York State PTA License

Sigma Health Rehab is recruiting for a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at our client facility, Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Staten Island, New York. Our team of compassionate physical, occupational, and speech therapists provides rehab services in a state-of-the-art rehab gym. Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, utilize your talents as a Physical Therapy Assistant to improve the lives of others.