What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at St. Catherine’s Nursing & Rehab?
St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation is committed to improving our patients' quality of life & autonomy through innovative rehabilitative services, and an exceptional level of client-centered care and attention. We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our interdisciplinary team of skilled health care professionals at our skilled nursing facility in Smithtown!
Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
- Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
- Assist residents with using devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help them regain movement and reduce pain.
- Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
- Assist and help transport patients when moving to and from the therapy area.
- Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
Qualifications :
We believe that our employees are the foundation to providing optimal patient care, we equip them with the support and tools to excel. For our full-time employees, we also offer a flexible and comprehensive medical package, paid-time off, 401k, competitive pay rates and so much more!