Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
50,000 – 65,000 • yearly
NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Job Description
Job description:
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) -
- Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
- Permanent
- Direct Hire
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Benefits Package
- Professional Growth & Stability
- Innovative Training Programs
Location: Valatie, NY (20 miles south of Albany)
Duties Include:
- Measuring & recording Residents motor function, strength & muscle performance.
- Assists physical therapists in developing treatment plans.
- Observe Residents and write progress reports.
- Evaluate the capability of Residents to function independently.
- Assist Residents in carrying out specific exercises.
- Treat Residents with varieties of techniques, like stretching and massage.
- Help Residents use necessary equipment and devices.
- Educate Residents how to exercise properly to strengthen muscle & improve mobility.
- Maintain Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Contributes to team effort.
Requirements Include:
- Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
- Current New York State PTA License.
- Experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
- Current New York State PTA License.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Benefits Package
- Professional Growth & Stability
- Innovative Training Programs
About the area:Valatie is avery beautiful townthat is 20 miles south of Albany. It is a mix of the authentic, historical, community that it once was as well as a modern feel. There are plenty of small businesses along Main Street and restaurants for an outing. There are also Farmers Markets to show people what their town has to offer. Valatie is a village with several waterfalls in Columbia County, New York. The village is at the center of the town of Kinderhook on US 9.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 50000
Salary Max : 65000
Currency Type : US Dollars