Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description:

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) -

• Full-time
• Immediate Need For Coverage of a 12 Week Maternity Leave With Extended Option.
• Direct Hire
• New PTA Program Grads Welcome
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Location: Ilion, NY (13 miles East of Utica NY, in the Mohawk region)

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:

• Full-time
• Immediate Need For Coverage of a 12 Week Maternity Leave With Extended Option.
• Direct Hire
• New PTA Program Grads Welcome
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs
• About the area:Ilion, N.Y. is 13 miles east of Utica in the Mohawk Valley. A unique area with sprawling parks and playgrounds, and convenient shopping. Available housing includes everything from wonderful old 19th century Victorians, to condominiums, to the house of your choice in a variety of new developments. Oneida and neighboring communities offer excellent school systems with records of academic excellence and student success. The area boasts a progressive library, and many other easily accessible services. Oneida is equidistant between Syracuse to its west and Utica to its east, with beautiful Oneida Lake just 5 miles north. Finger Lakes wine country and the majestic Adirondack mountains are easy day trips, with Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City all within a 5-hour drive. Syracuse University sports are a major source of regional pride and excitement and two world class shopping and entertainment destination - Turning Stone Casino and Destiny USA - are just minutes away.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 55000

Salary Max : 65000

Currency Type : US Dollars