Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

A skilled nursing facility located in Ghent, NY is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Salary: $50K - $75K per year (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

• The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT
• As well, the PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist
• Document patients progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times
• Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation
• Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery
• Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress
• Record and document patient care services
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care

Requirements:

• Must possess a current Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Must have experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Must have long term care experience
• Well versed with documentation writing