Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
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Job Description
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
SHIFT:FullTime
STARTING PAY: $23.00/hr. $23.00 $25.00/hr. dependent upon experience.
Location(s):
- North Gate Health Care Center in North Tonawanda NY
- Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville NY
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- SameDay Pay Options
- Health Dental Life Insurance
- Retirement/401k
- Clinically Complex Positions
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction/supervision of the Physical Therapist. This individual assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services within their scope of training as selected/delegated by the Physical Therapist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for applying physical therapy modalities providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs providing gait and balance training using specific equipment documenting progress conferring with the Physical Therapist regarding patient/resident program modifications assisting with evaluative techniques participating in care planning and other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
REQUIREMENTS:
- AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and Certificate of Registration in New York State
- CPR certification
- Physical strength to lift between 50100lbs
- Able to collaborate with a wide range of healthcare disciplines
- Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of physical therapy including being acquainted with patient/resident diagnosis precautions/contraindications and current treatment protocols
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
ABOUT US:
The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. Were proud to be a family of highquality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic smilebringing lifesaving compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends and we invite you to join our team!
Employment Type
Full-Time
