Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Per Diem- Troy

Sigma Health Rehab; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship support

New grad friendly

Flexible schedules

Evening & weekend hours

Advanced technology

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Troy, New York. Join a team of compassionate therapists providing rehab services and supporting residents to maximize independence.

The role offers mentorship, flexible schedules, and opportunities to work with state-of-the-art equipment while delivering high-quality care to residents in need.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current New York State PTA license.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities per the plan of care by the supervising OT.
• Assist residents with daily activities.
• Monitor residents' progress in therapy and document as needed.
• Teach residents to use equipment to assist daily function.
• Collaborate with the OT to establish a rehab plan.
• Maintain cooperative relationships within the healthcare team.

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA Program

Current New York State PTA License

Job description

Sigma Health Rehabis actively seeking aper diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)to work in aSkilled Nursing Facility.

What we offer our PTAs:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists
• Willing to hire and train new grad physical therapists!
• Career growth opportunities
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee recognition
• Flexible schedules
• Evening and weekend hours available
• Access to state of the art technology

Duties of an exceptional therapist include:

• Select therapy activities that follow the plan of care set out by the supervising occupational therapist

• Assist residents in carrying out daily activities.

• Monitor residents' performance in therapy activities, provide encouragement and document on residents as needed.

• Teach residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.

• collaborate with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members & contributes to team effort

PTA Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited PTA Program

• Current New York State PTA License

Sigma Health Rehab is recruiting for a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at our client facility, Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, located in Troy, New York. Our team of compassionate physical, occupational, and speech therapists provides rehab services in a state-of-the-art rehab gym. Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, utilize your talents as a Physical Therapy Assistant to improve the lives of others.