Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Per Diem- Troy

Sigma Health Rehab; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Evening hours

Weekend hours

Career growth

Recognition

State-of-the-art technology

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility at Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Troy, NY. The PTA will join a caring team of therapists delivering rehab services with state-of-the-art equipment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program and current NY PTA license. Flexible schedules and career growth opportunities are provided in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
• Current New York State PTA License.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities per plan of care.
• Assist residents in daily activities.
• Monitor residents' performance and document progress.
• Teach residents to use assistive equipment.
• Collaborate with OT to establish rehab plan.
• Maintain cooperative relationships within the healthcare team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate PTA Program

New York 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.