Physical Therapy Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Hands-On Rehab

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant with an active New York State PTA license to join our team of experienced Physical Therapists. The PTA is responsible for treating referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and developing individualized plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The role requires strong patient communication, documentation, and collaboration with the IDT and families to optimize recovery

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current NY PTA license or license-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess condition after reviewing medical history.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan under the Physical Therapist.
• Instruct and counsel patients using manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training.
• Maintain records of goals and progress; adapt treatment plans.
• Explain recovery expectations to patients and families.
• Coordinate with IDT to maximize patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant with an active New York State PTA license to join our team of experienced Physical Therapists. The PTA is responsible for treating referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and developing individualized plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The role requires strong patient communication, documentation, and collaboration with the IDT and families to optimize recovery