PTA Physical Therapist Assistant — Per Diem Rehabilitative Care

Apploi; Lake Katrine (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$35 Hour

State-of-the-art rehabilitation center

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) to join our rehabilitation team in Lake Katrine, NY on a per diem basis. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and hold a valid state license to participate in therapy planning and resident care.

The role involves direct patient interaction, planning and implementing therapies, and documenting care outcomes within a specialized facility focused on brain injury and complex medical recovery.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Physical Therapist Assistant
• Must hold a valid state license

Responsibilities

• Review requests for music therapy and physician's orders
• Interview residents to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy
• Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews
• Assist in transporting residents to and from physical therapy room/area
• Demonstrate procedures involved in the treatment process to residents and staff personnel
• Perform physical therapy in resident rooms as necessary
• Instruct and supervise residents during therapy
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary
• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident's therapy treatment as indicated
• Ensure that all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident's response to the care

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Apploi is seeking a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) to join our rehabilitation team in Lake Katrine, NY on a per diem basis. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and hold a valid state license to participate in therapy planning and resident care.

The role involves direct patient interaction, planning and implementing therapies, and documenting care outcomes within a specialized facility focused on brain injury and complex medical recovery.