Physical Therapist Assistant
55,000 – 65,000 • yearly
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Job Description
Job description:
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) -
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Location: Wheatfield NY (adjacent to Niagara Falls, NY)
- DIRECT HIRE
- PERMANENT, OR A TRAVELER (WILL ACCEPT EITHER)
- Full-Time
- New PTA Program Grads Welcome
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience
Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team.
Physical Therapy Assistant team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments as developed and recommended by a Registered Physical Therapist, ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
Responsibilities:- Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.
- Writes observations of residents behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
- Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by Physical Therapist.
- Assist with in-service training programs upon request.
- Assist with keeping supplies in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
- Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled, responsible for own transportation.
- Utilizes electronic timekeeping system.
- Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
- Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
- Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.
Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.
New York State license to practice required.
Interest in physical therapy treatments for the geriatric and sub-acute population utilizing a team approach.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from a physical therapy assistant approved program required.
- New York State license to practice required
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- DIRECT HIRE
- PERMANENT
- TRAVELER ACCEPTED
- New PTA Grads Welcome
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience
- About the area:Wheatfield is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 18,117 at the 2010 census. The name stems from the agricultural use of the town lands, the growing of wheat. The Town of Wheatfield is east of Niagara Falls International Airport. With its proximity to Niagara County NY & the Buffalo NY areas; it is filled with culture including the arts, museums, shopping, restaurants, and recreational water leisure and many beautiful parks. This area is also well known for its many colleges and universities.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 55000
Salary Max : 65000
Currency Type : US Dollars