What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at Absolut Care of Aurora Park?
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
SHIFT: Days, Monday - Friday, Occasional weekend support maybe needed.
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:
- Education: AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and Certificate of Registration in New York State
- Preferred: 2-3 years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility
- 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:
- Competitive pay.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
Apply today to be part of a team committed to delivering excellent care while supporting operational excellence in a friendly and collaborative environment
Licenses & Certifications
Required- CPR
- PTA
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
