Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Gurwin Healthcare System; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System in Commack, NY, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant to join our 36-acre campus team. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver resident treatments, help achieve rehab goals, and maintain accurate records in accordance with facility policies.

This role supports our continuum of care across skilled rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term services, offering a dynamic environment and opportunities to grow in geriatric rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an approved PTA program or licensure.
• Two years of PTA experience preferred; 1 year geriatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatments to residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Modifies or adjusts treatment within the plan of care under supervision.
• Independently organizes a caseload reflecting productivity standards.
• Maintains records in accordance with guidelines.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs.
• Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education to PTA students.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures; suggests revisions.
• Participates in the Rehabilitation Department's Performance Improvement Program.
• Assists in planning or developing programs within Rehabilitation.

Skills

Geriatric experience

PTA licensure

Associate degree PTA

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish : Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and our Certified Home Health Agency and Licensed Home Care Agency.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career.

We are currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree from an approved PTA program or licensure.
• Two years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred and 1 year geriatric experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Provides treatments to the resident in accordance with the goals and plan set by the Physical Therapist.
• Modifies or adjusts treatment within the limits of the plan of care based upon resident’s reactions. Progresses treatment under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Independently organizes a caseload that reflects the department’s productivity standard.
• Maintains appropriate record keeping in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in the In-service and Continuing Education Programs of the Rehabilitation Department.
• Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education and supervision to PTA students.
• Maintains a working knowledge of job duties and departmental policies and procedures. Makes recommendations for revisions.
• Actively participates in the departmental Performance Improvement Program.
• Assists in the planning, development or revision of programs within the Rehabilitation Department.

We offer an excellent salary and dynamic work environment.

EOE M/F/D/V