Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Yorktown-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Town of Cortlandt (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium compensation

Great benefits package

Professional growth & stability

Job summary

Yorktown-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Cortlandt, NY. The role involves implementing prescribed physical therapy plans under supervision, communicating with residents and families, and contributing to resident progress notes.

The position requires an NYS PTA license, an associate’s degree in physical therapy, and geriatric experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are expected for on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered NYS license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited school with an associate’s degree in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy plans of treatments and modalities under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Maintain resident progress notes and documentation per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

NYS PTA license

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Including workinginclude 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.