PTA

Oak-Hill-Manor-Nursing-Home; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hill Manor is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document treatments, report changes in condition, and collaborate with the therapy team to support residents.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, a current New York State PTA license, and preferred experience in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PTA Program.
• Current New York State PTA License.
• Experience in long-term settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document patient treatments and condition changes.
• Relay information between staff and Registered Physical Therapist.
• Implement and adjust treatment plans under supervision.
• Measure and record residents' motor function, strength, and performance.
• Monitor and modify treatments as needed.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA Program

Job description

Oak Hill Manor is currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

PTA Duties Include:

• Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Physical Therapist.
• Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with RPT supervision
• Measuring & recording residents motor function, strength and muscle performance
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.
• Observe residents and write progress reports.

PTA Requirements include:

Graduate of accredited PTA Program

Current New York State PTA License

Experience in long -term settings preferred