Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team in a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on geriatric care, requires a NY PTA license, and involves evaluating and treating residents with minimal supervision to promote mobility and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting the PT with therapies to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disability, while providing engaging activities that enhance

Qualifications

• Must hold an active PTA license in NY.
• SNF experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to evaluate and treat residents independently without direct supervision.
• Passion for geriatric population and engaging therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT with therapies to improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent disability and promote wellness in a skilled nursing facility.
• Support residents through functional activities aimed at improving experience and independence.

Skills

Geriatric care

Independent practice

PTA NY license

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in NY

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Looking for a full time talented and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Description

Assist the PT with therapies designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent or limit permanent physical disability and promote overall fitness and wellness in a skilled nursing facility.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• SNF experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Insurance
• Fringe Benefits
• Employee Perks
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

Salary: $30-$33

An Equal Opportunity Employer