Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Ghent (NY); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Premium compensation

Great benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our on-site team in Ghent, NY. You will implement established PT plans under supervision, support residents and families, and participate in interdisciplinary care to improve mobility and function.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication with residents of varying abilities, and adherence to clinical and facility policies.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a 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.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively with residents, families, staff and visitors.
• Communicates with residents with various impairments (visual, speech, cognitive, physical, emotional).
• Trains, supervises and disciplines subordinate staff as needed.
• Relays information about a resident's condition and progress toward goals.
• Assists in planning and implementing department goals and policies.
• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals and completes notes per policy.
• Provides education to residents, staff and families as directed.
• Complies with federal and state rehabilitation regulations and documentation requirements.
• Assists in ordering equipment and maintains facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information and reports any abuse or neglect.
• Adheres to sanitation and infection control policies and keeps Rehabilitation Manager updated.

Kenntnisse

NYS PTA license

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

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

• 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

• Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department

• 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

• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

• Complies with all facility policies and procedures

• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

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

• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager and Physical Therapist informed and updated appropriately

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.