Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Village of Islandia (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Insurance

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset in Islandia, NY, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will hold a valid state PTA license and be able to evaluate and treat residents independently as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting the physical therapist with therapies to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote wellness for residents.

Qualifications

• License in the state of practice (PTA) is required.
• Ability to evaluate and treat residents independently.
• Geriatric population passion and care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT with therapies to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Promote overall fitness and wellness in a skilled nursing facility.
• Support residents to achieve functional goals.

Skills

Geriatric care

Independent evaluation

Licensed PTA

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