Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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