What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester LLC?
The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. New Grads are welcome to apply!
Located at: 1335 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
Responsibilities
- Implement selected component 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
Career advantages
- In-house Rehab (non-contracted)
** Full Benefits**
- A team environment and management*
- Our staff has Professionalism and Compassion!
