Physical Therapist Assistant

Wellsville Manor Care Center, located in beautiful, upstate New York is seeking a full time or part time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (up to 30hrs/week part time, 40hrs/week full time) to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. Ideal candidates will possess a NY license or be in the process of obtaining NY licensure, and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply! 120 bed SNF Located at 4192a Bolivar Road Wellsville, NY 14895 Supportive Rehab Team Mentorship for New Graduates - We create a learning culture and we promote personal and professional development especially for Fresh Graduates. Responsibilities Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record Participate in patient status judgments Adhere to ethical and legal standards Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge Skills Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities Ability to communicate and instruct effectively Health care administration and documentation skills License to practice or relevant certification #J-18808-Ljbffr