What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA- part time or per diem position at Wellsville Manor Care Center?
Wellsville Manor Care Center is currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.
PTA Duties Include:
o Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist.
o Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Physical Therapist.
o Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with RPT supervision
o Measuring & recording residents motor function, strength and muscle performance
o Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.
o Observe residents and write progress reports.
PTA Requirements include:
Graduate of accredited PTA Program
Current New York State PTA License
Experience in long –term settings preferred
PTA Duties Include:
o Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist.
o Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Physical Therapist.
o Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with RPT supervision
o Measuring & recording residents motor function, strength and muscle performance
o Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.
o Observe residents and write progress reports.
PTA Requirements include:
Graduate of accredited PTA Program
Current New York State PTA License
Experience in long –term settings preferred
