Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Location:
West Seneca, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 23
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
RATE: $23 - $23.75/hr. (depending on experience)
SHIFT:Full-Time
Location(s):
- Seneca Health Care Center West Seneca NY
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 50-100lbs
- 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
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Same-Day Pay Options
- Health Dental Life Insurance
- Retirement/401k
- Clinically Complex Positions
Apply todayto join a team committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our residents and staff!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
